Senior Workday Analyst – HCM & Payroll Expert

Alvarez & Marsal; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Workday Analyst in Tampa to drive optimization and evolution of Workday across a global multi-module system. You will lead design and deployment, mentor junior analysts, and partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Recruiting to shape talent, compensation, and time management.

The role requires deep Workday configuration, reporting expertise, and strong Excel skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration and delivering tangible business

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.

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 configuration

Workday reporting

Excel proficiency

HRIS knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday security configurations

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Workday Analyst in Tampa to drive optimization and evolution of Workday across a global multi-module system. You will lead design and deployment, mentor junior analysts, and partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Recruiting to shape talent, compensation, and time management.

The role requires deep Workday configuration, reporting expertise, and strong Excel skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration and delivering tangible business