Hris Analyst

Transperfect; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global service provider in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Analyst, HRIS to improve HRIS operations and provide expert advice on configurations. The role requires over 3 years of Workday experience and strong communication skills. This full-time position involves working closely with HR, finance, and senior management to enhance processes and troubleshoot issues.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Workday configuration.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Own configuration for assigned areas and provide advice and coaching.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and lead collaboration for rapid resolution.
• Set up and maintain Workday security and documentation.

Skills

Workday configuration

Excel expertise

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or its equivalent

Job description

Job description

Overview

The Senior Analyst, HRIS is responsible for supporting and improving global HRIS operations across all TransPerfect family of companies. They will lead as a subject matter expert to advise on business requirements, system capabilities, and system configuration. This position will directly interact with other members of the HR team, Accounting/Finance stakeholders, senior managers, and business partners across TransPerfect.

Responsibilities

• Own configuration for assigned areas, while providing advice and coaching across all configuration areas
• Translate business needs into functional and technical requirements, implement solutions, and coordinate & lead activities related to project work plans
• Serve as a subject matter expert demonstrating deep functional knowledge of HR and company processes
• Troubleshoot issues and lead collaboration with teams to come to rapid resolution
• Set up, modify and maintain Workday security (including but not limited to adding, changing, and deleting user IDs, passwords, role-based permissions, etc.)
• Participate as a lead in Workday releases, optimization of Workday SKUs and other implementation projects that involve HR systems
• Maintain business process configuration and identify opportunities to update business processes and configuration to enhance or simplify current process
• Manage and resolve system issues
• Create documentation for any configuration and security changes within Workday
• Communicate and problem-solve daily with team members, business partners, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Train and mentor new team members, as needed
• Perform other special projects or duties when required

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience with Workday configuration
• Expert level user of Excel and advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work in well-structured and unstructured environments, under pressure, and with changing and competing priorities and timelines
• Excellent consultative, organization, customer service, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Desired Skills and Experience

• Workday implementation and configuration experience
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects at a time, while also coordinating key stakeholders
• Self‑starter with a proactive working nature – anticipate needs in advance and is a problem solver

Location & Employment

On-site: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Human Resources

Full‑time, Permanent