Workday HCM / HR Analyst

The Planet Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Workday Business Analyst in Los Angeles to analyze business needs and drive configuration and implementation within the Workday system. You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and other teams to optimize processes and improve efficiency.

USC or GC holders only. Responsibilities include requirements gathering, testing, and producing reports, dashboards, and analytics to support business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with Workday or other ERP systems, including configuration and support.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of Workday modules.
• Provides ongoing support and troubleshooting for Workday applications.
• Manages system updates and ensures smooth transitions during upgrades.

Skills

Workday HCM

Workday Finance

Workday Payroll

Workday configuration

Requirements gathering

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Workday Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing business needs, developing, and implementing solutions within the Workday system. This role involves working closely with all Teams with HR, Payroll, IT, and other departments to ensure the effective use of Workday applications to streamline business processes and improve efficiency.

USC or GC holders only

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, preferred
• 5+ years of experience working with Workday applications or other ERP system, including configuration and support.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Workday modules (HCM, Finance, Payroll, etc.).
• Experience with Workday configuration and implementation.
• Proficiency in business analysis and requirements gathering.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and manage project plans, estimates, and implementations.
• Ability to produce results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact and develop relationships with all levels of personnel and management.

Essential Job Functions

Workday Implementation and Support:

• Assists in the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of Workday modules.
• Provides ongoing support and troubleshooting for Workday applications.
• Manages system updates and ensure smooth transitions during upgrades.

Requirements Gathering and Analysis:

• Collaborates with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.
• Analyzes and interprets business needs into system requirements and functional specifications.
• Conducts gap analysis to identify discrepancies between business requirements and system capabilities.

System Configuration and Testing:

• Configures Workday modules according to business requirements.
• Develops and executes test plans to ensure the accuracy and functionality of Workday configurations.
• Conducts user acceptance testing (UAT) and coordinate feedback with stakeholders.

Reporting and Data Management:

• Develops and maintains custom reports, dashboards, and analytics within Workday.
• Ensures data integrity and consistency across the Workday platform.
• Provides training and support to users on reporting tools and data management best practices.

Process Improvement:

• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and optimization within Workday.
• Develops and implements best practices for system usage and process workflows.
• Works with stakeholders to streamline business processes and enhance system efficiency.

Documentation and Training:

• Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation for Workday processes, configurations, and user guides.
• Conducts training sessions and workshops for end-users and stakeholders.
• Provides ongoing support and guidance to users on Workday functionalities.