Workday Analyst

Start ASAP, contract through end of year, most likely extended into 2025. Can pay around $50-55/hour. 2-step interview process. Workday HCM Certification highly preferred!

This role begins with assessing the Workday environment of our client, and then knocking out a long list of tickets that have been piling up. They are also starting a redesign of the system, and HCM knowledge will be a must.

Day to day:● Conduct regular audits of system security, access, permissions, and approvals; identify areas of improvement; and collaborate with the team and other groups and business units to ensure expert use and management of data● Respond to critical requests by clarifying the need and setting realistic expectations about feature delivery● Create and manage a catalog of reports and dashboards to drive consistent data representation among all users● Create audit processes and reports to ensure compliance and data integrity● Configure and enhance business processes, integrations, and system-related governance● Support HR system requests including gathering requirements, system configuration, design and development of integrations, executing tests, implementation, and training efforts● Diagnose system problems and implement thoughtful solutions● Serve as the Workday SME to support initiatives from the team and multi-functional partners● Act as a consultant to stakeholders in the development of concepts by clarifying the business case, assessing feasibility, scope, and resource requirements● Drive and support release management by assessing readiness, and the impact to downstream systems and change management● Maintain detailed, up-to-date process documentation and manage change management, as required● Assist with end user KT or trainings● Ask insightful questions and provide constructive feedback● Anticipate needs and draw from past experiences to offer solutions● Maintain relationships with key business partners to manage issues as they arise and provide timely support

Hard skills: ● BS/BA required, preferably in a business, technology, or other quantitative field● 5+ years of experience in implementation, enhancement, and/or technical support of Workday Core HCM and supplemental modules and multi-system integrations● Hands-on Workday HCM configuration and reporting capabilities● Workday Pro Certifications (HCM, Reporting, Integrations, Security); Workday Studio experience strongly preferred● Experience with EIBs, both in and outbound both for BPs and third-party tools● 3+ years of experience with Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System highly preferred● Ability to handle highly sensitive data with integrity● Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including complex formulas, pivot tables, and VBA● Flexibility to pivot quickly both within and between projects● Effective written and oral communication skills● Able to work well in both team and individual environments