Senior Workday HCM Analyst - Benefits & Leave of Absence

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, 401k benefits

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Senior Workday HCM Analyst to join our People Solutions HR team, focusing on benefits and leave modules and driving process improvements. You will configure, implement, and optimize Workday Benefits and Absence while collaborating with HR, IT, Payroll, and vendors to deliver effective technology solutions.

You will analyze data, lead projects, train end users, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in HCM with focus on Workday Benefits and Absence.
• Experience implementing and optimizing benefits and leave features.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, implement, and maintain Workday Benefits and Absence modules.
• Optimize benefits and leave features to meet organizational needs.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Payroll, vendors, and leaders to gather requirements.
• Generate reports on benefits/absence and provide insights for decisions.
• Lead projects related to benefits and leave initiatives with timely delivery.
• Develop and deliver end-user training for Benefits and Absence features.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Provide additional Workday HCM support as needed.

Skills

Workday HCM

Benefits & Absence config

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IT or related field

Tools

Workday

Reporting & analytics tools

Job description

CLA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Workday HCM Analyst to join our dynamic People Solutions (HR) team. This position will focus primarily on the benefits and leave of absence features in Workday. In addition, this role will drive enhancement and automation of benefits and leave processes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Workday's Benefits and Absence modules and a proven track record of implementing and optimizing these features to enhance organizational effectiveness.

As a Senior Workday HCM Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Workday Benefits and Absence Module Management: Responsible for the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of Workday's Benefits and Absence modules.

• System and Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and optimize Workday benefits and leave features to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the organization.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with People Solutions (HR), IT, Payroll, external vendors, and business leaders to understand their requirements and translate them into effective technology solutions.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Generate and analyze reports related to benefits and leave of absence, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

• Project Management: Lead and manage benefits and leave-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals and objectives.

• User Training and Support: Develop and deliver training programs for end-users to maximize the utilization of Benefits and Absence features.

• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure that benefits and leave processes align with industry best practices and comply with relevant regulations and standards.

• Additional Workday HCM Support: As needed, provide support in other functional areas, such as Core HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Compensation, Help, Talent Acquisition or Talent Management.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Degree in HR, IT or Business Administration is preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in HCM, preferably with a strong focus on Workday Benefits and/or Absence modules, including implementation experience.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Workday HCM. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Preferred Experience: Experience supporting Workday Time Tracking, Payroll and/or vendor integrations is a plus.

• Project Management: Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects from inception to completion.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong working relationships.

• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.

The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is $81,000.00 - $139,000.00.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.