SR. HRIS Analyst

Pennant Services; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennant Services is seeking an HRIS Senior Analyst to design, build, and support Workday integrations and extensions for a scalable HR technology platform. You will own technical integrations, reporting development, and architecture while collaborating with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and vendors.

The role focuses on Workday Studio integrations, EIBs, Core Connectors, Document Transformation, and API solutions, contributing to modernization, automation, and data architecture initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of Workday technical experience with a focus on integrations and application development.
• Hands-on experience developing complex Workday Studio integrations.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, SOAP services, XML, XSLT, JSON, and integration architecture principles.
• Experience building and supporting EIBs, Core Connectors, Document Transformation, and Workday Web Services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain complex Workday integrations using Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, Document Transformation, APIs, and web services.
• Lead the architecture and development of scalable integration solutions between Workday and external systems including payroll, benefits, finance, identity management, recruiting, and third-party vendors.
• Build and support custom applications using Workday Extend to enhance business processes and improve user experience.
• Design, develop, and maintain BIRT documents, generated documents, and custom templates within Workday.
• Develop, test, and support Workday API solutions utilizing REST, SOAP, RaaS, and Workday Web Services.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The HRIS Senior Analyst is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of Workday technical solutions, with primary ownership of integrations, reporting development, and enterprise HR technology architecture. This role serves as the technical subject matter expert for the Workday platform, partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and third-party vendors to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.The HRIS Senior Analyst leads the development of complex inbound and outbound integrations, Workday Studio solutions, BIRT document generation, APIs, and custom applications using Workday Extend. This position plays a key role in system modernization, integration strategy, data architecture, and automation initiatives that support organizational growth and operational excellence.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain complex Workday integrations using Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, Document Transformation, APIs, and web services.
• Lead the architecture and development of scalable integration solutions between Workday and external systems including payroll, benefits, finance, identity management, recruiting, and third-party vendors.
• Build and support custom applications using Workday Extend to enhance business processes and improve user experience.
• Design, develop, and maintain BIRT documents, generated documents, and custom templates within Workday.
• Develop, test, and support Workday API solutions utilizing REST, SOAP, RaaS, and Workday Web Services.
• Create and maintain advanced calculated fields, custom reports, composite reports, and data extracts required for integrations and business operations.
• Lead integration troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization activities.
• Establish integration monitoring processes and proactively resolve production issues.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather technical requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Support Workday releases by analyzing technical impacts, testing integrations, and implementing enhancements.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, interface specifications, architecture diagrams, and support procedures.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, SOX controls, data privacy requirements, and audit processes.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security, infrastructure, and application teams to support broader technology initiatives.
• Drive automation and process improvement opportunities through system integrations, custom applications, and workflow optimization.
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership on Workday development best practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee, payroll, and business data.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Workday technical experience with a focus on integrations and application development.
• Hands-on experience developing complex Workday Studio integrations.
• Strong experience building and supporting EIBs, Core Connectors, Document Transformation, and Workday Web Services.
• Experience designing and maintaining BIRT documents and custom document-generation solutions.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, SOAP services, XML, XSLT, JSON, and integration architecture principles.
• Experience with Workday Reporting, Calculated Fields, RaaS, and data extraction solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience supporting integrations with payroll providers, benefits vendors, finance systems, and other enterprise applications.
• Understanding of security best practices, data governance, and audit controls.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to functional and business stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with Workday Extend application architecture and deployment lifecycle.
• Experience with Workday Orchestrate.
• Experience with Azure Integration Services, MuleSoft, Boomi, or other enterprise middleware platforms.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and large-scale Workday implementations.
• Workday certifications in Studio, Integrations, Extend, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience in SOX-regulated environments.

Location: Remote

Why Join Us?

Something else that sets us apart from other companies is the quality of our most valuable resources - our people! We are dedicated to living out our culture as defined by our core values, " CAPLICO ": Customer Second - We prioritize and support

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