Senior Workday HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) Systems Analyst

AAA Mountain West Group; California; Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid holidays

PTO

Wellness program

Tuition Reimbursement

Free AAA Classic Membership

AAA Product Discounts

Job summary

AAA Mountain West Group in Walnut Creek, CA, seeks a Senior Workday HRIS Systems Analyst to shape the HR technology ecosystem and direct the design, strategy, and architecture of HRIS across HR, Payroll, Benefits, and IT platforms.

The role requires 8+ years of HRIS experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and mastery of Workday architecture; Workday Pro or HRIP certification is preferred. Hybrid work in Walnut Creek, with relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 8+ years of related HRIS experience (or 6+ with Master’s).
• Preferred: Workday Pro or HRIP Certification.
• Proven track record leading enterprise HR transformation projects or global Workday deployments.
• HRCM in Workday experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect enterprise-wide HR technology frameworks and data flows.
• Evaluate new HR tech, AI-enabled automation, and vendor solutions.
• Oversee cross-system integration (EIBs, Studio, APIs) with Payroll, Benefits, IT.
• Lead governance, security architecture, and compliance across HR platforms.
• Mentor junior and senior HRIS analysts and align with executives.

Skills

Workday architecture

Enterprise integration

Data governance

Security governance

Vendor management

Stakeholder influence

Technical leadership

Cross-system integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, HR, or related field

Workday Pro or HRIP Certification

Tools

Workday Studio

EIBs

APIs

Job description

Why Work For Us?Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay periodBenefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!Paid HolidaysPaid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our membersFree AAA Classic MembershipAAA Product DiscountsTuition Reimbursement Program.As a Senior Workday HRIS Systems Analyst, you exhibit wide-ranging advanced expertise to direct the design, strategy, and overall architecture of the HR technology ecosystem. Reporting to HR Leadership, you evaluate highly complex variable factors, establish advanced technical standards, and lead multi-system integration initiatives. You network with key leadership contacts across IT, Finance, and Legal to ensure HRIS capabilities enable firmwide strategic targets, guiding the development of new technology policies and mentoring junior team members.This position requires 3 days in office in Walnut Creek, CA.****Relocation Reimbursement to California is not available***ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSStrategic System Architecture & IntegrationArchitects enterprise-wide HR technology frameworks, ensuring seamless data flow, integration scalability, and alignment with corporate strategy.Evaluates emerging HR technologies, AI-enabled automation, and vendor solutions to establish technical roadmaps and business case proposals.Oversees complex cross-system integration architecture (EIBs, Studio, API connectors) connecting HRIS with Payroll, Benefits, and IT platforms.Governance, Security Architecture & ComplianceEstablishes firmwide HR data governance frameworks, domain security models, and compliance audit standards across all HR platforms.Directs global data privacy initiatives and risk mitigation procedures in accordance with evolving international and domestic regulations.Leads high-impact technical risk assessments and system failover/disaster recovery planning for enterprise HR applications.Technical Leadership & Stakeholder AlignmentServes as technical project lead for major enterprise digital transformation initiatives, managing vendor deliverables and technical scope.Provides technical mentorship, peer code/configuration reviews, and guidance to junior and senior HRIS analysts.Persuades and aligns executive stakeholders on technology solutions, system investments, and process re-engineering programs.KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIESEnterprise HR technology strategy, multi-system integration protocols, advanced security model governance, and vendor contract frameworks.Mastery of Workday architecture, enterprise integration tools, business process re-engineering, and strategic roadmapping.Strategic vision, high-level stakeholder influence, complex systems thinking, project governance, and technical leadership.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES / CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSESMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Human Resources, or related field.Minimum of 8 years of related HRIS experience (or 6 years with a Master's degree; with demonstrated lead-level architecture experience; or equivalent work experience.Preferred QualificationsWorkday Pro or HRIP Certification.Proven track record leading enterprise HR transformation projects, system implementations, or global Workday deployments.HRCM in Workday experienceReporting experience in WorkdayDISCLAIMERThe job functions listed describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on business needs.WORKING ENVIRONMENTThis is primarily a hybrid job. Physical requirements include standing, sitting, bending, and lifting (up to 15 pounds). Approximately 98% of time is spent using a video display terminal.We target between minimum and midpoint of the range, and all offers are subject to a fair pay analysis - Compensation Range: Min: $132,465.00 - Mid: $165,580.00-