Senior Workday HCM Analyst | Lead HR Tech Solutions

Remote Jobs; Vermont; On-site; USD 91,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement savings

Paid leave

Family support

Job summary

FTI Consulting is recruiting a Senior Workday Analyst to configure, support, and continually improve the Workday HCM suite (Core HR, Recruiting, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Performance, Learning). You will work independently with attention to detail, anticipate client needs, and contribute to team initiatives.

The role blends functional expertise with collaboration and ongoing learning, including Workday certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Information Systems, HR, Business Administration, or similar)
• 3+ years of experience in HR Systems / HR Operations roles
• Hands-on experience configuring Workday across multiple modules, ideally including Core HR and at least two of: Security, Recruiting, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Performance, or Learning
• Experience and understanding of how to test configuration before deploying, reporting capability sufficient to underpin that testing
• Knowledge of the Workday HCM suite, including system architecture, configuration, business process framework, security, and integration capabilities
• Ability to travel to FTI office(s) as needed
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position will not sponsor applicants for work visas
• Ability to manage and troubleshoot cross-functional Workday issues across modules
• Effective communication skills and ability to work at all levels of the organization
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Serve as a functional subject matter expert for the Workday HCM suite (Core HR, Recruiting, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Performance, and Learning), partnering with HR, HRIS, and Centers of Excellence to provide guidance on configuration best practices and process optimization
• Act as Tier 1 support across the suite, troubleshooting issues, resolving system errors, analyzing process flaws, and managing routine operational activities to ensure smooth system performance
• Configure and maintain business processes, security, and integrations across modules, including cross-module dependencies such as hire-to-onboard, absence-to-pay, and compensation-to-performance workflows
• Work independently to analyze current state solutions, identify issues, and generate ideas to improve processes and address stakeholder needs
• Support Workday implementation and enhancement activities by coordinating deliverables, tracking milestones, and ensuring quality of work products
• Anticipate and respond to the needs of internal clients and stakeholders, proactively sharing relevant information with the team
• Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to junior team members, helping them understand the broader context of HR technology decisions
• Contribute to and, where appropriate, lead portions of department projects or process improvement initiatives
• Complete continuing education to maintain and grow Workday domain knowledge across modules, including relevant certifications
• Collaborate with the HRIS team to support HR technology and business process initiatives, contributing points that move discussions forward
• Assist in managing relationships with third-party partner solutions (e.g., First Advantage, Paradox, Avature, HR Acuity)

Skills

Workday HCM expertise

Independent worker

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

FTI Consulting is recruiting a Senior Workday Analyst to configure, support, and continually improve the Workday HCM suite (Core HR, Recruiting, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Performance, Learning). You will work independently with attention to detail, anticipate client needs, and contribute to team initiatives.

The role blends functional expertise with collaboration and ongoing learning, including Workday certifications.