Senior Workday HRIS Analyst

Covenant HR; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant HR LLC client seeks a Senior Workday HRIS Analyst to lead configuration, testing, and optimization of Workday HCM in a healthcare environment. You will independently implement changes, troubleshoot issues, and provide strategic HRIS support across modules.

Based in Jacksonville, FL, this hybrid role requires local travel to hospital campuses and collaboration with HR operations, leadership, and IT to translate business needs into scalable Workday solutions for ~16,000 employees.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Workday HCM configuration and independent execution
• Expertise in 2–3 Workday HCM modules (Core HCM, Benefits, Absence, etc.)
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem solving with diagnosis and solution implementation
• Strong HR data analysis and reporting capabilities

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior Workday HCM SME, owning configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Configure, build, test, and implement Workday HCM solutions across modules.
• Support stabilization of a recently implemented enterprise Workday after HR transformation.
• Investigate complex issues, identify root causes, develop sustainable solutions.
• Evaluate downstream impacts to maintain data integrity and operations.
• Collaborate with HR Operations, leadership, IT, and stakeholders to translate needs into Workday solutions.
• Develop and maintain HR reports and analyze workforce data.
• Identify opportunities to improve Workday functionality and HR processes.
• Partner with other Senior HRIS Analysts to share complementary expertise.
• Mentor developing HRIS team members.
• Join a growing HRIS function supporting ~16,000 employees and influence Workday strategy.

Skills

Workday HCM configuration

Workday modules expertise

Advanced troubleshooting

HR data analysis and reporting

Job description

Company

Our client is a leading nonprofit healthcare organization serving communities. With a strong commitment to patient care, innovation, and technology modernization, the organization offers an exciting opportunity to help shape and optimize enterprise HR systems in a collaborative, evolving environment.

Job Title

Senior Workday HRIS Analyst

Location

Jacksonville, FL – Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Local travel to hospital campuses throughout Jacksonville is required.

Role Type

Direct Hire

Must Have Skills:

• Hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience, including personally building, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting solutions. Must be able to independently execute configuration changes rather than simply participate in implementation projects.
• Strong functional expertise in at least 2–3 Workday HCM modules, such as Core HCM, Benefits, Absence, Payroll, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Talent Management, Learning, Onboarding, or Time Tracking. Expertise across all modules is not required.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently diagnose Workday issues, implement solutions, and evaluate downstream impacts of configuration changes.
• Strong HR data analysis and reporting capabilities, including extracting, manipulating, interpreting, and presenting HR data to support operational and business decisions.

Responsibilities and Job Details:

• Serve as a senior functional Workday HCM subject matter expert, independently owning configuration, troubleshooting, system enhancements, and ongoing optimization.
• Configure, build, test, and implement Workday HCM solutions across assigned functional modules based on business requirements.
• Support the stabilization and optimization of a recently implemented enterprise Workday environment following a major HR technology transformation.
• Investigate complex system issues, identify root causes, and proactively develop and implement sustainable solutions.
• Evaluate the downstream impacts of configuration changes to maintain data integrity, system functionality, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with HR Operations, HR leadership, technical teams, and hospital stakeholders to understand business needs and translate requirements into effective Workday solutions.
• Develop and maintain HR reports, analyze workforce data, and deliver actionable insights to support business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve Workday functionality, streamline HR processes, and enhance the overall employee experience.
• Collaborate with other Senior HRIS Analysts to provide complementary functional expertise across the Workday HCM ecosystem.
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to developing HRIS team members.
• Work within a collaborative, goal-oriented environment that values accountability, independence, initiative, and creative problem-solving.
• Join a growing HRIS function supporting approximately 16,000 employees, with significant opportunities to influence the organization's Workday strategy and continued system optimization.