Workday HCM Analyst

AAON, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AAON, Inc. is seeking a Functional Workday HCM Analyst to administer, configure, and optimize Workday HCM and related modules, partnering with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver solutions that enhance the employee experience.

You will lead testing, releases, and enhancements, develop reports and analytics, support employee lifecycle processes, and ensure data governance. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in HRIS/Workday HCM are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years HRIS experience.
• 5+ years Workday HCM experience preferred.
• Experience with business process design, testing, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary functional administrator and SME for Workday HCM.
• Configure and optimize Workday business processes and org structures.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Lead testing, release management, and system enhancements.
• Develop reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and analytics.
• Support employee lifecycle processes and data governance.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate resolutions.
• Support Recruiting, Onboarding, Compensation, Benefits, Talent, Performance, Learning, and other modules.

Skills

Workday HCM

Reporting & Analytics

Business Process Design

Project Management

Data Integrity

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/IS

Job description

Job Description: The Functional Workday HCM Analyst is responsible for the administration, configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and related modules. This role serves as a key functional resource, partnering with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Information Technology, and business stakeholders to deliver effective Workday solutions that support organizational objectives and enhance the employee experience.

Primary Duties

• Serve as the primary functional administrator and SME for Workday HCM.
• Configure and optimize Workday business processes and organizational structures.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Lead testing, release management, and system enhancements.
• Develop reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and analytics.
• Support employee lifecycle processes and data governance.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate resolutions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support Recruiting, Onboarding, Compensation, Benefits, Talent, Performance, Learning, and other modules.
• Lead HR technology projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop training materials and job aids.
• Support security administration and governance efforts.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years HRIS experience.
• 5+ years Workday HCM experience preferred.
• Experience with business process design, testing, and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Workday HCM and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience with Workday configuration and reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Commitment to data integrity and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Analyze requirements, implement solutions, support projects, communicate with stakeholders, and manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Preferred Workday Functional Areas

• Core HCM
• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Compensation
• Benefits
• Talent & Performance
• Learning
• Security Administration
• Reporting & Analytics

At AAON and BASX, we're driven by a shared commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability. Since 1988, AAON has been at the forefront of the HVAC industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. Since joining forces with AAON in 2021, BASX has built on that foundation with highly engineered, custom solutions for critical environments—including cleanrooms, data centers, and laboratories where precision and reliability matter most. Together, we design and manufacture highly configurable systems tailored to each application, ensuring our customers achieve exceptional efficiency, performance, and long-term value. Join us in shaping smarter, more sustainable environments for the future.