Workday HR Tech Lead: Analytics & Optimization

KBP Brands; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Short‑ and long‑term disability

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Job summary

KBP Brands, headquartered in Leawood, KS, seeks a Senior HR Technology Analyst to own Workday configuration, data integrity, and reporting. You will collaborate with HR leaders, technical teams, and vendors to deploy scalable Workday solutions and enhancements across core HR functions.

The role focuses on optimizing processes, supporting Workday releases, building dashboards, and delivering training and documentation for users across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience supporting HR technology with Workday HCM experience required; Workday implementation experience is a plus.
• Strong judgment, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and test cases.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to identify operational issues, troubleshoot problems, and implement effective solutions.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strong problem‑solving, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration and maintenance across Workday HCM modules, including business process frameworks, security roles, and integrations.
• Support and test bi‑annual Workday releases, enhancements, and new functionality.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolutions with stakeholders and vendors.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of HR data through audits and controls.
• Manage integrations and data feeds between Workday and downstream systems.
• Design, build, and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields, including recurring and ad hoc reporting.
• Analyze HR data trends and provide actionable insights to support HR, leadership, and business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and system usability and lead or support HRIS implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and serve as a liaison between technical and non‑technical teams.
• Develop system documentation, job aids, and process workflows and train HR users and business leaders on Workday functionality and updates.

Skills

Workday HCM

HRIS

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

KBP Brands, headquartered in Leawood, KS, seeks a Senior HR Technology Analyst to own Workday configuration, data integrity, and reporting. You will collaborate with HR leaders, technical teams, and vendors to deploy scalable Workday solutions and enhancements across core HR functions.

The role focuses on optimizing processes, supporting Workday releases, building dashboards, and delivering training and documentation for users across the organization.