HRIS Analyst

Collinson; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A global HR solutions company is seeking an HRIS Analyst in Cape Town, South Africa. This role involves supporting the Workday platform through configuration, maintenance, and data migration processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Workday, strong data analysis skills, and a solid understanding of HR practices. Collaboration with global teams and first-level support for Workday queries are essential aspects of the position. This role offers a dynamic work environment and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with Workday, especially Core HCM.
• Strong understanding of Workday configuration and security roles.
• Experience in data migration and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and validation.
• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements for Workday configuration.
• Act as first-level contact for Workday queries.

Skills

Workday hands-on experience

Data migration and ETL processes

Advanced Excel proficiency

Understanding of HR processes

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented HR systems professional with hands-on Workday experience? We are looking for an HRIS Analyst to join our global People & Culture (P&C) systems team. Based in South Africa, as the HRIS Analyst, you will support the maintenance, configuration, and enhancement of our Workday platform, playing a key role in both project implementations and business-as-usual (BAU) operations.

What you will be doing:

Data Migration & ETL

• Assist with data extraction, cleansing, transformation, and validation.
• Use Excel or SQL to support data reconciliation and source-to-target validation.
• Support cutover activities, ensuring clean and accurate data loads via EIB.

Workday Implementation Support

• Collaborate with global P&C teams to gather requirements and complete configuration workbooks.
• Document inputs, track project deliverables, and support user acceptance testing (UAT).

Workday Configuration & Business Process

• Assist with process mapping and configuration activities.
• Provide accurate inputs for system setup and improvements.

BAU Systems Support

• Act as a first-level contact for Workday queries: data issues, workflow questions, and navigation.
• Escalate complex issues to senior HRIS or integration specialists.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with global teams and the integrations team to ensure smooth interface validation and post-go-live support.

What we are looking for:

• Proven hands-on experience with Workday (especially Core HCM).
• Strong understanding of Workday configuration, EIB, and security roles.
• Experience in data migration and ETL processes.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.).
• Knowledge of HR processes and data confidentiality best practices.

Nice to have:

• Experience working in global or matrix organisations.
• SQL knowledge for ETL support.