Systems Data Analyst – Workday HCM

Addison Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group seeks a Systems Data Analyst to lead Workday HCM implementation and ongoing administration in a hybrid New York setting. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and external partners to ensure a successful transition from UKG to Workday and optimize HR systems across a multi-department organization.

The role emphasizes hands‑on Workday experience, data analysis with SQL, and proactive issue resolution, with strong opportunities for professional growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on Workday HCM implementation experience, ideally involving payroll, benefits, and/or time and attendance.
• Working knowledge of SQL; advanced expertise is not required.
• Understanding HRIS platforms and the implementation lifecycle.
• Experience troubleshooting system issues and collaborating with implementation partners.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to work effectively across HR, Finance, IT, and business teams.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and adapt in a changing environment.
• Experience with ongoing Workday administration and maintenance is a plus.
• Law firm or professional services experience is preferred but not required.
• Candidates with approximately 6–12 months of relevant Workday implementation experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and rollout of Workday HCM, with an emphasis on time and attendance, payroll, and benefits.
• Partner with Workday implementation vendors and internal stakeholders to coordinate implementation activities and resolve system issues.
• Identify potential technical and functional issues proactively to help ensure a smooth implementation.
• Utilize SQL to support data analysis, troubleshooting, and system-related initiatives.
• Provide ongoing Workday administration, maintenance, and enhancements following implementation.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and other departments to understand business needs and improve system functionality.
• Support updates to employee data, status changes, workflows, and related business processes.
• Contribute to broader technology modernization initiatives and help improve operational efficiency across the organization.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent work

Adaptability

Tools

Workday HCM

SQL

Job description

Systems Data Analyst – Workday HCM

Location: New York, NY | Hybrid

Compensation: $140,000–$145,000 base salary

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO and additional benefits

Sponsorship: Position is not eligible for sponsorship

About the Opportunity

A well-established national law firm is seeking a Systems Data Analyst with hands-on Workday HCM implementation experience to support a major HR technology transformation. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in implementing and optimizing Workday while helping modernize systems and processes across a complex, multi-department organization.

Working closely with business systems leadership, HR, Finance, IT, and external implementation partners, you will help drive the transition from UKG to Workday, troubleshoot issues, and ensure a successful implementation. Following implementation, you will take an ongoing role in Workday administration, maintenance, and enhancements.

This position offers strong visibility across the organization, meaningful ownership of business-critical systems, and opportunities for long‑term professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and rollout of Workday HCM, with an emphasis on time and attendance, payroll, and benefits.
• Partner with Workday implementation vendors and internal stakeholders to coordinate implementation activities and resolve system issues.
• Identify potential technical and functional issues proactively to help ensure a smooth implementation.
• Utilize SQL to support data analysis, troubleshooting, and system-related initiatives.
• Provide ongoing Workday administration, maintenance, and enhancements following implementation.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and other departments to understand business needs and improve system functionality.
• Support updates to employee data, status changes, workflows, and related business processes.
• Contribute to broader technology modernization initiatives and help improve operational efficiency across the organization.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Workday HCM implementation, ideally involving payroll, benefits, and/or time and attendance.
• Working knowledge of SQL; advanced expertise is not required.
• Understanding of HRIS platforms and the implementation lifecycle.
• Experience troubleshooting system issues and collaborating with implementation partners.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to work effectively across HR, Finance, IT, and business teams.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and adapt in a changing environment.
• Experience with ongoing Workday administration and maintenance is a plus.
• Law firm or professional services experience is preferred but not required.

Candidates with approximately 6–12 months of relevant Workday implementation experience may be considered, provided they have meaningful hands‑on exposure, working SQL knowledge, and the ability to learn quickly.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $140,000–$145,000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits and paid time off.
• Additional firm benefits, including profit‑sharing opportunities and a potential additional paycheck in February, subject to firm practices and eligibility.
• Annual performance reviews and opportunities for career growth.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position based at the firm's New York City office at 3 World Trade Center.

• Remote: Monday and Friday
• Onsite: Tuesday through Thursday

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Play a meaningful role in a major Workday HCM implementation.
• Take ownership of ongoing Workday systems support and enhancements.
• Work directly with business systems leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Contribute to technology modernization initiatives with firmwide impact.
• Join an established organization offering long‑term growth potential.