Lead Analyst, HRIS – Workday, AI

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with HR leaders and specialized HR teams to establish and execute HRIS solutions.

• Provide guidance to leaders on suggested strategies and validate requirements.

• Configure, test, validate, document, and implement changes in Workday across Core HCM, Talent, Talent Acquisition and Recruiting, business processes, reporting, and security.

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

• Oversee recurring annual processes, including year-end performance reviews and calibration.

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

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity through audits and validation checks.

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

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of configuration, design decisions, processes, testing, and support practices.

• Develop, configure, test, and deploy AI-driven solutions, automation, and intelligent workflows.

• Identify areas for enhancing HR processes and improving employee experiences.

• Assess new AI capabilities, tools, and features within Workday.

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

• Provide training, mentorship, peer review, and troubleshooting assistance to junior analysts.

• Serve as a senior technical resource for the HRIS team and advocate for consistent practices.

• Plan and execute assigned projects, enhancements, releases, and related activities.

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

• Evaluate Workday releases and new functionalities.

• Coordinate stakeholders and testers effectively.

• Lead small project teams as required.

• Communicate updates, risks, and decisions clearly.

⛳️ Requirements

• 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 without standard solutions or documented processes.

• Proven experience 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 dynamic, global environment with a keen attention to detail and confidentiality.

• Quick learner with a strong technical curiosity.

• Ability to apply AI in a responsible and secure manner.

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

• Preferred: Workday certifications.

• Preferred: experience in supporting additional Workday areas such as Advanced Compensation, Benefits, or Integrations.

• Preferred: experience working with 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.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Performance-based incentives.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for development.

• Ongoing collaboration and appreciation for diverse global perspectives and expertise.

• Focus on employee growth and development.