Workday HR Analyst: Onboarding & Data Mastery

University of Akron; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Akron is seeking a HR Analyst to manage personnel actions, records, and Workday-based hiring processes from requisition to onboarding. You will ensure compliance with policies and regulations, while supporting payroll deadlines and data accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of HR data management experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. Familiarity with Workday, applicant tracking systems, and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of work experience with a data management system and general office procedures, preferably within a human resources environment.
• Excellent communication, customer service, analytical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of higher education structure (preferred).
• Experience with an applicant tracking system (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Use Workday to administer the hiring process from job requisition through onboarding and ensure payroll deadlines.
• Respond to inquiries and provide HR information, serving as first-line Workday support.
• Assist departments with reference/background investigations and coordinate job offers and onboarding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Akron is seeking a HR Analyst to manage personnel actions, records, and Workday-based hiring processes from requisition to onboarding. You will ensure compliance with policies and regulations, while supporting payroll deadlines and data accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of HR data management experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. Familiarity with Workday, applicant tracking systems, and MS Office is preferred.