Sr. Workday Analyst, HR Systems

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Workday certifications

Cross-functional projects

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Sr. Workday Analyst, HR Systems to join our team remotely in the United States.

The role will own HR systems capabilities with focus on Workday configuration, optimization, and support for key people processes, partnering with HR, Payroll, and stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions. You will strengthen reporting, security, and end-to-end process design in a growing HR tech landscape, with opportunities for Workday certifications and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HRIS experience
• 3+ years of hands-on Workday configuration
• Deep understanding of Workday business process configuration
• Experience troubleshooting complex Workday issues
• Experience managing configuration in a production Workday environment
• Strong knowledge of Workday Reporting and Security concepts
• Experience collaborating with Payroll in a Workday context

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR Systems owner for Core HCM, Absence, and Time Tracking
• Act as a subject matter expert, assessing requirements and owning configuration from design to deployment
• Configure and optimize Workday functionality, including business processes and eligibility rules
• Support worker lifecycle processes, including hires, job changes, and terminations
• Evaluate current processes and recommend improvements for scalability and data quality
• Independently troubleshoot complex Workday issues and drive resolutions with stakeholders
• Design and build advanced reports and dashboards to meet operational needs

Skills

HR Systems ownership

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

Workday Core HCM

Workday Absence

Workday Time Tracking

Workday reporting

Workday security

Workday configuration

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Workday Analyst, HR Systems to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space.

This role will serve as a key owner of HR systems capabilities, with a focus on Workday configuration, optimization, and support for critical people processes. The position will partner closely with HR, Payroll, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable system solutions that improve data quality and operational efficiency. You will also help strengthen reporting, security, and end-to-end process design in support of a growing HR technology environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR Systems owner for Core HCM, Absence, and Time Tracking
• Act as a subject matter expert, assessing requirements and owning configuration from design to deployment
• Configure and optimize Workday functionality, including business processes and eligibility rules
• Support worker lifecycle processes, including hires, job changes, and terminations
• Evaluate current processes and recommend improvements for scalability and data quality
• Independently troubleshoot complex Workday issues and drive resolutions with stakeholders
• Design and build advanced reports and dashboards to meet operational needs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HRIS experience, including 3+ years of hands‑on Workday configuration experience
• Strong hands‑on experience with Workday Core HCM, Absence, and Time Tracking
• Deep understanding of Workday business process configuration and foundational architecture
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex Workday issues and translate business requirements into scalable solutions
• Experience managing configuration in a production Workday environment through testing and deployment
• Strong knowledge of Workday Reporting and Security concepts
• Experience collaborating with Payroll in a Workday context

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexibility in location
• Opportunity to strengthen internal Workday capabilities and support strategic HR initiatives
• Engagement in cross‑functional projects with various HR teams and external partners
• Access to ongoing professional development and potential for Workday certifications

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.