Senior Workday Analyst — HR Tech & Analytics Leader

certexamdb.com; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (RSUs)

Hybrid work model

Total Rewards

Job summary

Gusto is seeking an experienced L4 People Technology Workday Analyst to lead the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday solutions that power our HR and payroll processes. The ideal candidate brings advanced, wide-ranging Workday expertise, applies creative and effective solutions to complex business problems, and guides the development of new approaches and best practices.

This role operates with a high degree of independence, mentors others on Workday functionality, and partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7 years of hands-on Workday analyst or configuration experience.
• Advanced, wide-ranging knowledge of Workday security, business processes, reporting, and calculated fields; proven ability to independently determine methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration of Workday modules (Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Talent, Compensation) on complex requirements.
• Develop and own advanced Workday reports, dashboards, and data quality standards; provide insights to senior stakeholders.
• Design and lead test strategies including test plans, scripts, and UAT coordination; oversee biannual Workday releases.
• Collaborate with the People Team, IT, and stakeholders to ensure scalable, business-ready outcomes.
• Mentor and upskill team members on Workday functionality and best practices.

Skills

Workday configuration

HCM security

Reporting & analytics

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/HR Tech

Tools

Workday certifications

ERP systems

Job description

Gusto is seeking an experienced L4 People Technology Workday Analyst to lead the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday solutions that power our HR and payroll processes. The ideal candidate brings advanced, wide-ranging Workday expertise, applies creative and effective solutions to complex business problems, and guides the development of new approaches and best practices.

This role operates with a high degree of independence, mentors others on Workday functionality, and partners