Workday HR Analytics & Operations Analyst

St. Croix Hospice; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice in Mendota Heights, MN, is seeking an HRIS Analyst (Workday) to maintain data integrity, optimize Workday, and deliver meaningful workforce analytics across the organization. This in-office role supports HR and business leaders, surface actionable insights, and improve reporting processes.

Position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in HR analytics, plus 2+ years in Workday with reporting and configuration. Monday–Friday, 8–5, at our Mendota Heights Home Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in an HR analyst or related role.
• 2+ years of hands-on Workday experience, including reporting, calculated fields, and system configuration.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights.
• Ability to pass DHS background study.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain HR data integrity across systems, with a primary focus on leveraging Workday capabilities.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of critical executive-level HR analytics and reporting, adhering to strict reporting deadlines and schedules
• Support Workday configuration, enhancements, and process improvements to optimize system functionality and workflows.
• Stay current on Workday releases, enhancements, and HRIS best practices, identifying opportunities to improve processes and educate the HR team.
• Drive continuous improvement in partnership with HR leadership, functional leaders, and the Strategy & Operations team.
• Serve as a key Workday subject matter expert, providing hands-on reporting, configuration, and troubleshooting support.
• Develop and deliver Workday reports and dashboards, leveraging advanced Excel skills and identifying opportunities for automation.
• Translate complex HR data into clear, compelling stories and actionable insights for business leaders.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends related to workforce planning, retention, talent acquisition, and other key HR metrics.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative approach in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR data analytics

Workday

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

St. Croix Hospice in Mendota Heights, MN, is seeking an HRIS Analyst (Workday) to maintain data integrity, optimize Workday, and deliver meaningful workforce analytics across the organization. This in-office role supports HR and business leaders, surface actionable insights, and improve reporting processes.

Position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in HR analytics, plus 2+ years in Workday with reporting and configuration. Monday–Friday, 8–5, at our Mendota Heights Home Office.