Workday HRIS Analyst II - Performance & HCM Expert

Thenewyorktimes; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Times Company is seeking an HRIS Analyst II in Norfolk, VA for a hybrid role. You will optimize Workday modules including Performance, HCM, and Compensation, deliver reports, and support production and enhancements.

The position collaborates with senior analysts and HR partners to improve HR technology and governance. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in HRIS/Workday, strong reporting skills, and a Bachelor’s in HR/Business/IS.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in HRIS Analyst or similar role
• 2+ years configuring Workday Performance Management
• Experience writing and generating custom Workday reports
• Experience maintaining Workday business processes, security, and releases
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel (pivot tables, formulas)

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical contact for Workday Performance; support Core HCM, Compensation, Payroll, Time/Absence
• Configure end-to-end system settings to support global performance cycles
• Lead performance workflow design and resolve technical issues
• Provide Workday technical and user support across modules; troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Process production support tickets and project tasks with high accuracy and deadlines
• Maintain HCM production support processes including monitoring and issue resolution
• Define, refine, and maintain business process configurations
• Configure and manage automated mass actions and system alerts
• Participate in Workday biannual feature update cycles
• Collaborate with Workday Security to manage domain security policies
• Design and deploy Workday solutions to meet functional requirements
• Test and implement feature enhancements across modules
• Audit and validate data and reports to preserve integrity
• Review end-user data entry to identify gaps and strengthen governance
• Provide HRIS maintenance, implementations, and troubleshooting
• Partner with senior analysts to share knowledge and drive goals
• Engage with HR partners to lead new module functionality and broader HCM programs
• Communicate technical insights and analyses to non-technical partners
• Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and NYT mission

Skills

Workday Performance Management

Workday security & processes

Workday reporting

Excel/Google Sheets

HRIS analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / IS

Job description

The New York Times Company is seeking an HRIS Analyst II in Norfolk, VA for a hybrid role. You will optimize Workday modules including Performance, HCM, and Compensation, deliver reports, and support production and enhancements.

The position collaborates with senior analysts and HR partners to improve HR technology and governance. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in HRIS/Workday, strong reporting skills, and a Bachelor’s in HR/Business/IS.