Senior Workday HRIS Analyst - Data Integrity & Optimizations

FTI Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 90,500 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking an Analyst for Workday HRIS to drive configuration, maintenance, and tenant management across Workday while supporting implementation and ongoing optimization. You will collaborate with HR leadership and CoEs to ensure data integrity, security, and effective HR processes.

The role requires hands-on Workday configuration, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage changes in a fast-paced, global consulting environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HRIS, HR Systems, or HR Operations roles.
• Workday configuration experience and functional knowledge of Workday’s Time Off and Absence module.
• Strong technical aptitude with experience in system administration, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with change management and release management processes.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for assigned modules, managing system maintenance, configuration, and user access while ensuring the protection of sensitive HR data
• Troubleshoot, research, and resolve system defects and issues, working collaboratively with stakeholders to identify root causes and implement solutions while proactively keeping end‑users aware of status
• Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, security, process efficiency, and accessibility through effective systems implementation, configuration, administration, and user training
• Support and promote adoption of global best practices and standards
• Configure and maintain Workday business processes across multiple modules to support HR operations and business requirements
• Assess, configure, and migrate system changes through development, test, and production environments
• Maintain overall system hygiene and health through regular audits and proactive monitoring
• Coordinate and execute bi‑annual Workday system releases, including testing new features, documenting changes, and communicating impacts to stakeholders
• Manage change control and release management processes to ensure smooth deployment of system updates and enhancements
• Ensure security best practices are followed and access is appropriately granted based on business needs
• Create and update reports using Workday reporting tools to provide insights and support business decision‑making
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including HR leadership, HRIS, HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs), and local market HR teams to support system initiatives and business process initiatives
• Participate in the development and execution of the strategic roadmap for our Workday ecosystem
• Complete continuing education to maintain domain and product knowledge

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Data security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/HR/Business Administration

Workday certification(s)

Tools

Workday

Workday Report Writer

Calculated Fields

Workday Dashboards

Workday Security

EIBs

APIs

Job description

FTI Consulting is seeking an Analyst for Workday HRIS to drive configuration, maintenance, and tenant management across Workday while supporting implementation and ongoing optimization. You will collaborate with HR leadership and CoEs to ensure data integrity, security, and effective HR processes.

The role requires hands-on Workday configuration, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage changes in a fast-paced, global consulting environment.