Senior Workday TA Systems Analyst

TALENT Software Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR technology firm is seeking a Senior HR Technology Analyst to enhance its Talent Acquisition ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong expertise in Workday HCM. Responsibilities include optimizing HR technologies, leading Workday implementations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires excellent analytical skills, strong stakeholder engagement abilities, and a commitment to improving user experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience configuring and supporting Workday.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Workday Core HCM and Talent Acquisition modules.
• Lead configuration, optimization, and maintenance of Workday systems.
• Manage full lifecycle Workday TA processes from candidate engagement through hire.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Workday HCM expertise

Stakeholder management

User experience improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Position Overview

Are you energized by solving complex problems, optimizing HR technologies, and improving the experience of candidates, recruiters, and leaders?

Position Overview

Are you energized by solving complex problems, optimizing HR technologies, and improving the experience of candidates, recruiters, and leaders?

We are seeking a Senior HR Technology Analyst (Talent Acquisition) who combines deep system expertise with a passion for service, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making. In this role, you will play a critical part in enhancing our Talent Acquisition (TA) ecosystem—ensuring our tools are innovative, seamless, scalable, and aligned with our mission of delivering exceptional care through exceptional people.

Key Responsibilities

Workday & Talent Acquisition Systems

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Core HCM and Talent Acquisition modules
• Lead configuration, optimization, and maintenance of Workday systems
• Ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements
  
  

System Design & Process Optimization

• Recommend and implement best-practice system designs
• Design, maintain, and enhance Workday business processes
• Ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and optimal system performance
  
  

End-to-End Talent Acquisition Support

• Manage full lifecycle Workday TA processes—from candidate engagement through hire
• Configure, test, validate, and deploy system enhancements
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement solutions
  
  

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with HR, IT, TA leaders, and cross-functional teams
• Gather requirements and translate them into scalable system solutions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
  
  

Documentation & Training

• Document configurations, processes, and standards for audit readiness
• Provide training, guidance, and support to HR and TA teams
  
  

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Workday implementations, upgrades, and release cycles
• Stay current with Workday features and recommend impactful enhancements
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Management Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Human Resources
• Business or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience configuring and supporting Workday
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in Workday HCM and Talent Acquisition modules
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to improving user experience and operational efficiency