Senior Workday Analyst

GQR; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GQR in New York City is seeking a Senior Workday Analyst to join a growing team. You will bring strong hands-on experience across Workday modules and partner with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.

Responsibilities include configuring, testing, optimizing Workday, documenting processes, and supporting releases. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement in the Workday platform.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with Workday in an analyst, configuration, or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience across multiple Workday modules.
• Workday certification(s) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert and key point of contact for Workday across multiple functional areas and modules.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, IT, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective Workday solutions.
• Lead and support Workday configuration, enhancements, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing optimization.
• Evaluate business processes and recommend Workday solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
• Support Workday releases, enhancements, integrations, and system updates.
• Develop and maintain business processes, calculated fields, reports, security, and other Workday configurations as needed.
• Participate in projects and initiatives involving new functionality and broader Workday implementations.
• Troubleshoot complex Workday issues and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve them.
• Create documentation, testing plans, and training materials as needed.
• Stay current on Workday functionality and recommend opportunities to leverage new capabilities.

Skills

Workday

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Workday Analyst to join a growing team in New York City. This role is ideal for a Workday professional with strong hands‑on experience across multiple modules who enjoys working cross-functionally, partnering with stakeholders, and driving improvements across the Workday platform.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert and key point of contact for Workday across multiple functional areas and modules
• Partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, IT, and other business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective Workday solutions
• Lead and support Workday configuration, enhancements, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing optimization
• Evaluate business processes and recommend Workday solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience
• Support Workday releases, enhancements, integrations, and system updates
• Develop and maintain business processes, calculated fields, reports, security, and other Workday configurations as needed
• Participate in projects and initiatives involving new functionality, process improvements, and broader Workday implementations
• Troubleshoot complex Workday issues and work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to resolve them
• Create documentation, testing plans, and training materials as needed
• Stay current on Workday functionality and recommend opportunities to leverage new capabilities

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience working with Workday in an analyst, configuration, or similar role
• Strong hands‑on experience across multiple Workday modules
• Experience with areas such as Core HCM, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll, Financials, Reporting, Security, or Integrations
• Strong understanding of Workday business processes, configuration, and system functionality
• Experience gathering requirements and translating business needs into Workday solutions
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Workday certification(s) strongly preferred
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in New York City