Sr. Workday Analyst - Reporting & Security

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Senior HR Systems Analyst to own Workday Reporting and Security configurations, helping shape long-term strategy for HR analytics.

You will partner with People Analytics and HR Systems to design scalable solutions and maintain security frameworks. You will lead projects from requirements to deployment, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure data accuracy using Workday, Prism, and advanced reporting techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum five years HR technology experience, at least half as an analyst.
• Workday configuration experience; ability to create complex calculated fields and reports.
• At least one Workday Pro Certification (HCM, Reporting, Advanced Reporting).
• Strong consultative abilities with knowledge of core HCM data, EIB loads, and testing procedures.
• Advanced Excel skills and solid project management fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Workday SME for reporting and security; guide stakeholders on data management and dashboard design.
• Translate business questions into scalable reporting, dashboards, and analytics solutions.
• Lead reporting, analytics, and security projects from requirements through deployment and post‑production support.
• Manage partnerships with Workday/3rd party consultants and internal IT teams.
• Maintain Workday Reporting, Prism data sources, and security groups; validate data accuracy.

Skills

Workday reporting

Security framework

Advanced Excel

Project management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IT or related field

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

The Senior HR Systems Analyst will primarily support the Workday Reporting and Security configurations while driving improvements to capabilities supporting our HR Centers of Excellence. This individual will serve as a technical expert in Workday, helping shape the long‑term direction and design standards for HR reporting capabilities. This role will also hold responsibility to manage our defined Workday Security framework. They will partner with HR stakeholders to understand business questions, translate needs into solutions, and recommend improvements that are scalable.

A Day In The Life

• Functional Area/Subject Matter Expertise
• Serve as the Workday Reporting and Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide consulting services to key stakeholders and leadership regarding data management, reporting as a service, dashboard design, upgrades/releases, and best practices
• Apply the defined Workday Security framework to business needs to support self-service initiatives
• Translate business questions and stakeholder needs into scalable reporting, dashboard, and analytics solutions that improve data visibility, insight generation, and decision‑making
• Partner with People Analytics, HR Systems, and functional teams to maintain and enhance report design standards, data sources, datasets, calculations, and reporting architecture
• Consultation and Project Leadership
• Builds relationships with and presents to multiple levels within the organization, including senior leaders
• Lead reporting, analytics, and security projects from requirements gathering through design, testing, deployment, and post‑production support, ensuring solutions are delivered effectively and aligned to business needs
• Manage partnerships with Workday/3rd party consultants and internal IT teams to impact projects and provide solutions to meet specified requirements
• Technical Capability
• Write and maintain custom reporting with Workday and Prism data sources, inclusive of calculated fields, to advance our overall People Analytics offerings and improved data accessibility
• Create and modify security groups, and provide applicable access via domains and business process policies
• Apply strong technical judgment to troubleshoot reporting issues, validate data accuracy, conduct testing, and ensure solutions are reliable, repeatable, and aligned to reporting standards
• Maintain deep knowledge of Workday Reporting, Prism, and emerging analytics capabilities through Workday Community, release reviews, training, research, and industry best practices

You'll Come With

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, or Business‑related field preferred.
• At least five years HR technology experience, with at least half of that directly in an analyst role
• Previous Workday configuration experience required; success creating complex calculated fields, and developing complex reports
• At least one Workday Pro Certification (HCM, Reporting, Advanced Reporting, etc.)
• Consultative nature with functional knowledge of core HCM data management, technical knowledge of EIB loads, and experience with standard testing procedures
• Advanced Excel skills and successful execution of project management fundamentals
• Must have excellent time management skills in projecting timelines and meeting deadlines
• Exercises considerable judgment and discretion in preparing and handling information of a sensitive nature
• Must be resourceful and have a customer‑focused and solutions‑oriented attitude

#LI-KG2

Hybrid Work Model

This position is based out of our Corporate Headquarters and follows a hybrid schedule. Current in‑office expectations are Wednesdays and Thursdays on a WEEKLY basis, subject to change based on business needs.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation support for non‑local candidates may be available and will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full‑time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job‑related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min‑Mid

$95,000.00 - $125,000.00

Posting Number

R103718

Location

New Jersey-Burlington

Address

2006 Route 130 North

Zip Code

08016

Pay Rate

Salaried

Career Site Category

Corporate

Position Category

Human Resources

Job Type

Full‑Time

Remote Type

Hybrid

Evergreen

No