Senior Workday Systems Analyst — AI-Driven HR Tech Lead

Justworks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 137,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Justworks seeks a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join the People Systems team in New York City. You will support Workday configuration, enhance HRIS processes and ensure data integrity across systems.

You will partner with HR, IT and business stakeholders on projects, upgrades and AI-driven initiatives, train users, and implement scalable solutions while maintaining compliance and security.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or similar technical role with hands-on Workday configuration experience.
• In-depth knowledge of HR systems and technologies, such as Workday, payroll systems, ATS, and LMS.
• Knowledge of HR-related processes. Familiarity with employment laws.
• Familiarity with Workday integrations and data exchange between third-party systems is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and a customer-centric, employee experience mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support cross functional projects across all Workday functional areas(Core HCM, Benefits, Advanced Comp, Talent & Performance)
• Assist in the review, testing and implementation of system upgrades or enhancements
• Capture business process requirements, and translate these requirements into effective technical solutions
• Identify and resolve unexpected process flaws or issues, offering recommendations for improvements and alternative approaches to meet requirements
• Drive innovation by suggesting process and customer service improvements and creative solutions while adhering to established policies
• Leverage technology and automation tools to streamline workflows and enhance overall operational efficiency
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business to gather requirements, test, and implement changes for small to medium projects
• Ensure data integrity and compliance by developing and managing audits that review and maintain data consistency between systems
• Train team members and system users on existing and new processes/functionality
• Communicate and train end-users and People Team stakeholders on new or enhanced system functionality or enhancements
• Help evaluate new technologies, application solutions, techniques and related products and tools
• Maintain awareness of current trends in HRIS with a focus on delivery, support and applying key technologies
• Ensuring data quality through custom or standard audit reports
• Lead AI transformation initiatives within Workday, partnering with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to evaluate and implement AI-driven solutions.
• Other duties as needed based on department and/or organizational needs

Skills

Clear communication

Solution-oriented

Good judgment

Decision quality

Consultative

Tools

Workday

ATS

LMS

Job description

Justworks seeks a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join the People Systems team in New York City. You will support Workday configuration, enhance HRIS processes and ensure data integrity across systems.

You will partner with HR, IT and business stakeholders on projects, upgrades and AI-driven initiatives, train users, and implement scalable solutions while maintaining compliance and security.