HRIS Systems Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Administer and support the Workday platform on a daily basis.

• Diagnose and resolve production issues within Workday, address user inquiries, and rectify data inconsistencies.

• Assist with workforce lifecycle transactions such as hiring, transfers, terminations, reorganizations, compensation, benefits, and security-related operations.

• Oversee Workday business processes to ensure transactions are executed accurately and timely.

• Collaborate with HR Operations and business stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and improve user experience.

• Configure and maintain Workday security roles, security groups, business processes, organizations, and updates to configurations.

• Support Workday releases by assessing impacts, testing enhancements, and coordinating deployment efforts.

• Aid in tenant management, system documentation, and governance of configurations.

• Address Workday reporting, analytics, and data delivery needs, including reports, dashboards, calculated fields, extracts, and ad hoc requests for data.

• Assist with system integrations and data validation tasks.

• Conduct regular access reviews and security audits.

• Support segregation-of-duties reviews and high-risk access monitoring.

• Maintain security documentation, role inventories, and governance artifacts.

• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Compliance, and IT Security teams to resolve findings and implement remediation efforts.

• Execute recurring SOX control activities pertaining to Workday security and system administration.

• Conduct periodic reviews of security modifications, role assignments, and approval validations.

• Assist with quarterly and annual audit requests.

• Engage in Workday enhancement projects and initiatives for process improvement.

• Help with gathering requirements, testing, documentation, training, and deployment activities.

• Monitor project tasks, risks, action items, and deliverables closely.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and implementation partners on Workday-related initiatives.

• Identify opportunities for automation and suggest process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years alongside a Master’s degree; or a PhD without prior experience; or equivalent professional experience.

• 2–4 years of experience in Workday administration, supporting one or more functional areas within Workday.

• Proven experience in supporting Workday security, business processes, reporting, or HCM administration.

• Experience in creating and maintaining Workday reports and calculated fields.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in documenting processes, procedures, and controls.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

• Capacity to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Workday certifications in HCM, Security, Reporting, Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, or related fields are preferred.

• Familiarity with Workday security administration and governance is essential.

• Experience in supporting audits and compliance evaluations.

• Knowledge of ServiceNow or ITSM ticketing platforms is a plus.

• Experience with Workday integrations, EIBs, or data loads is beneficial.

• Understanding of HR, Recruiting, Benefits, Payroll, or Talent business processes.

• Basic project management experience is required.

• Regular day-shift working hours are expected.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage.

• Life insurance benefits provided.

• Flexible spending and savings accounts offered.

• 401(k) retirement plan available.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offered.

• Paid time off provided.