Workday HRIS Analyst: Data-Driven Process Optimizer

Challenge Mfg. Holdings, Inc.; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Michigan is seeking an HRIS Analyst to support administration, optimization, and ongoing development of the Workday platform. You will ensure accurate HR systems and workforce data to support the organization.

The role combines HR process knowledge with hands-on HRIS experience, troubleshooting, data analysis, and reporting, partnering with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and IT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, IS, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in HRIS, HR operations, HR reporting, or data management.
• Hands-on Workday or similar HRIS with processes, reporting, testing, troubleshooting.
• Experience building reports and handling large employee datasets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Advanced Excel skills: PivotTables, XLOOKUP, data validation.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• HRIS Administration & Support: oversee Workday processes and HR tech.
• Reporting & Data: develop dashboards, reports, and scheduled outputs.
• Process Improvement & Controls: automate and standardize HR processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Reporting

Advanced Excel

Communication

Data governance

Multi-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/IS

Tools

Workday

HRIS systems

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Michigan is seeking an HRIS Analyst to support administration, optimization, and ongoing development of the Workday platform. You will ensure accurate HR systems and workforce data to support the organization.

The role combines HR process knowledge with hands-on HRIS experience, troubleshooting, data analysis, and reporting, partnering with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and IT.