Senior Workday HCM Analyst – Benefits & Leave of Absence

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

CLA is seeking a Senior Workday HCM Analyst to join the People Solutions team in Minnesota. The role centers on Workday Benefits and Absence modules, driving enhancements and automation of benefits and leave processes to improve organizational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of HCM experience, especially with Benefits/Absence, and strong analytical/problem-solving skills. Collaboration with HR, IT, Payroll, and vendors is essential to deliver effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; HR/IT/Business Admin preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of HCM experience focusing on Workday Benefits/Absence modules.
• Proficiency in Workday HCM with strong analytical skills.
• Experience with Workday Time Tracking, Payroll, or vendor integrations is a plus.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Workday Benefits and Absence configuration, implementation, and maintenance.
• Optimize benefits and leave features to meet organizational needs.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Payroll, vendors and leaders to gather requirements.
• Generate and analyze benefits/absence reports to support decisions.
• Lead benefits/leave projects and ensure 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

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IT/Business Administration

Tools

Workday HCM

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.

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