Senior Workday Analyst — Global HRIS & Systems Lead

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Flexible spending and savings accounts

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Disability coverages

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off (vacation, personal days

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in the United States seeks a Senior Workday Analyst to drive optimization of Workday across a global, multi‑module system serving thousands of employees and contractors. You will design, deploy new functionality, and mentor junior analysts while partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Recruiting.

This role offers cross‑functional exposure across HCM, Payroll, Talent, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Absence, with a focus on system usability, change management, and delivering

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Workday functional configuration and support experience
• Expert-level Workday knowledge across HCM and at least one additional module (Payroll, Talent, Recruiting, or Benefits preferred)
• Proficiency with Workday Reporting (standard and advanced), Dashboards and Calculated Fields
• Strong working knowledge of Workday security roles, access controls, and data governance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, complex formulas)
• Solid understanding of core HR processes and workflows (hiring, onboarding, terminations, benefits, payroll, time tracking)
• Prior HR, Payroll, or Finance experience, or demonstrated knowledge of HR processes and business implications
• Ability to translate business requirements into system requirements
• Understanding of how system design choices impact end users and business outcomes
• Root cause analysis capability; ability to look beyond surface symptoms
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build trusted partnerships across functions
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to gather requirements from diverse stakeholders and synthesize into actionable insights
• Strong customer service orientation; commitment to exceeding expectations
• Proven track record of setting realistic delivery commitments and consistently meeting them
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities; flexibility to adjust quickly to shifting business needs
• Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to deliver under deadline pressure
• Self-motivated; able to work both independently and collaboratively within a global team environment
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, tools, and processes through instruction and self-study
• Workday Certification(s) a plus
• Experience supporting a large, global Workday environment

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering for new functionality and modules; translate business needs into detailed technical specifications and system design
• Build, configure, and test new solutions in sandboxes; manage end-to-end deployment cycles
• Drive change management activities to ensure smooth user adoption of new processes and technology
• Partner with Workday implementation consultants and internal stakeholders to scope enhancements and validate solutions
• Manage assigned production support cases and defect tickets; troubleshoot complex issues to root cause
• Provide responsive, consultative support to end users; balance rapid resolution with long‑term system stability
• Document issues, resolutions, and lessons learned to build institutional knowledge and reduce repeat incidents
• Collaborate with HR, Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams on enhancements, integration requests, and process improvements
• Synthesize input from multiple stakeholders; recommend solutions that optimize system usability and business outcomes
• Educate business partners on Workday capabilities and limitations; advise on process design best practices
• Lead bi‑annual Workday workstream release planning: review release notes, assess new functionality, make deployment recommendations
• Conduct regression and new functionality testing; educate end users on upcoming changes
• Maintain expertise in Workday tools and frameworks (reporting, calculated fields, integrations, security)
• Participate actively in Workday Community forums, webinars, and training to stay current on industry trends and best practices
• Provide clear, regular status updates on in‑progress projects and deliverables
• Escalate risks and dependencies proactively; manage competing priorities with a focus on business impact

Skills

Workday

HCM

Payroll

Recruiting

Benefits

Dashboards

Calculated Fields

Security & Governance

Excel

HR Processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources/HRIS/Business Administration/IT/IS

Workday Certification(s)

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal in the United States seeks a Senior Workday Analyst to drive optimization of Workday across a global, multi‑module system serving thousands of employees and contractors. You will design, deploy new functionality, and mentor junior analysts while partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Recruiting.

This role offers cross‑functional exposure across HCM, Payroll, Talent, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Absence, with a focus on system usability, change management, and delivering