Workday Consultant | Hybrid Workday Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Workday Consultant/Analyst in the Northern Chicagoland area. This role involves analytical reporting, data validation, and proficiency in Excel and Workday. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have 3-5 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Workday reporting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with large data sets and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Create ad-hoc reports and perform data analysis.
• Handle large data sets and validate data accuracy.
• Analyze data trends and make data-driven decisions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel Proficiency

Data Validation

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems

Workday Certification

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Workday Consultant | Workday Analyst
Location: Northern Chicagoland Suburbs, IL – 3 or 4 days/week onsite – Local candidates only
Period: Mid June to 12/31/2024 – Strong potential for extension
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Rate: $50-$60/hour + performance-based bonus
Contract Type: 1099, open to C2C

Scope of Services:

The Workday Analyst will be responsible for a range of tasks including analytical reporting, mass loads, Excel proficiency, Workday reporting, data validation, and analytical skills. This role will involve creating ad-hoc reports, performing data analysis, and ensuring data accuracy. Additionally, the analyst will handle large data sets, manipulate data in Excel, and create reports within Workday. Data validation and quality control will be crucial aspects of this role, along with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions. The analyst should also demonstrate the capability to learn and adapt to new systems, processes, and reporting requirements.

Role, Responsibilities, and Deliverables:

• Analytical Reporting: Create ad-hoc reports, perform data analysis, and validate data accuracy.
• Mass Loads: Handle large data sets (e.g., 50,000 employees) and perform mass loads.
• Excel Skills: Demonstrate proficiency in Excel, including data manipulation, reporting, and analysis.
• Workday Reporting: Create reports in Workday, including ad-hoc reporting and calculated fields.
• Data Validation: Validate data accuracy and perform quality control checks.
• Analytical Skills: Analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Adaptability: Learn and adapt to new systems, processes, and reporting requirements.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in Workday reporting and analytical reporting.
• Workday certification a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and experience working with large data sets.
• Experience in data validation and quality control is .
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions are essential.