Workday HRIS Analyst - Data-Driven HR Tech Partner

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking an experienced Workday Specialist to administer, configure, and optimize HRIS across multiple modules. You will partner with HR and business leaders to gather requirements and implement efficient solutions that enhance accuracy and productivity.

Responsibilities include managing security, reporting, and dashboards, supporting implementations, and delivering end-user training while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of Workday system administration, analysis, or HRIS support experience.
• Strong understanding of HR processes including payroll, compensation, performance, and talent management.
• Advanced data analysis and Excel skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday modules (BP's, Security, HCM, Time Tracking, Payroll, Absence, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting).
• Collaborate with leaders to assess needs, collect requirements, and recommend efficient solutions.
• Support Workday implementations and system updates through testing, documentation, and communication.
• Troubleshoot issues with internal teams and external partners.
• Analyze business processes to identify system and workflow improvement opportunities.
• Provide user training, documentation, and support for Workday usage.
• Monitor updates, releases, and best practices to maximize HR technology value.
• Document HRIS processes, guides, and best practices.
• Manage user security roles and data governance.
• Develop and maintain HRIS reports and dashboards (calculated fields, composite, BIRT).
• Integrate Workday with internal and external systems and test integrations.
• Ensure compliance with privacy laws and audits (PIPA, GDPR).
• Coordinate change management and user adoption with stakeholders.
• Liaise with Workday support and vendors to resolve issues and coordinate enhancements.

Skills

Workday System Administration

HR Business Process Analysis

Data Integrity Audits

Advanced Data Analysis

User Training and Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

Workday Config

HRIS Support

Data Analysis

Excel

Reports

System Integration

Payroll

Compensation

Performance Mgmt

Talent Mgmt

Job description

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking an experienced Workday Specialist to administer, configure, and optimize HRIS across multiple modules. You will partner with HR and business leaders to gather requirements and implement efficient solutions that enhance accuracy and productivity.

Responsibilities include managing security, reporting, and dashboards, supporting implementations, and delivering end-user training while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.