Lead Analyst, HRIS – Workday, AI

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with HR leaders and specialized HR teams to establish recommended solutions, verify requirements, and implement Workday solutions.

• Configure, test, validate, document, and execute Workday modifications across Core HCM, Talent, Talent Acquisition and Recruiting, business processes, reporting, and security.

• Manage system enhancements from the planning phase through to implementation.

• Take ownership of recurring annual processes, such as year-end performance reviews and calibration.

• Act as a senior point of contact for intricate Tier 2 and Tier 3 issues.

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity through auditing and validation activities.

• Support data governance, security, privacy, compliance, and audit requirements.

• Maintain up-to-date configuration, design, process, testing, and support documentation.

• Develop, configure, test, and implement AI-enabled solutions, automation, and intelligent workflows.

• Identify areas for enhancement in HR processes and employee experiences.

• Assess new AI capabilities, tools, and Workday functionalities.

• Contribute to strategic planning and discussions regarding future technology direction.

• Offer training, mentoring, peer review, and troubleshooting assistance to less experienced analysts.

• Serve as a senior technical resource for the HRIS team, promoting consistent practices.

• Plan and deliver assigned projects, enhancements, releases, and project-related activities.

• Define project scope, timelines, risks, requirements, and testing necessities.

• Evaluate Workday releases and new features.

• Coordinate with stakeholders and testers, lead small project teams as necessary, and communicate progress, risks, and decisions.

• Report directly to the Director of HRIS.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Over seven years of relevant HRIS, HR technology, or enterprise application experience.

• Extensive hands-on Workday configuration and support experience across various functional areas, including Talent and Talent Acquisition or Recruiting.

• Proficient in Workday reporting, calculated fields, condition rules, security concepts, testing, and release management.

• Experience in independently resolving complex issues where no standard solution or documented process is available.

• Experience in managing assigned projects or project activities from inception to completion.

• Familiarity with HR processes and terminology.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, advisory, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Capability to work independently in a fast-paced, global environment with a keen attention to detail and confidentiality.

• Quick learner with a strong technical curiosity.

• Ability to apply AI responsibly and securely.

• Preferred: hands-on experience with AI, AI agents, automation, or intelligent workflow solutions.

• Preferred: Workday certifications.

• Preferred: experience in supporting Advanced Compensation, Benefits, or Integrations.

• Preferred: experience in supporting global organizations.

• Preferred: experience with mergers and acquisitions.

• Preferred: experience with Power BI or HR analytics.

• Preferred: experience mentoring analysts or leading small project teams or project activities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Performance-based incentives.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Development opportunities.

• Employee growth and development.

• Inclusive workplace culture.