Senior People Operations Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Workday, overseeing ongoing configuration, maintenance, optimization, and support for various HR modules (e.g., Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Performance, Learning, Reporting).

• Develop, configure, and maintain Workday business processes, including approvals, security roles, data validations, and calculated fields.

• Oversee Workday releases and enhancements, encompassing requirements gathering, impact analysis, testing, deployment, and communication.

• Resolve system issues, monitor integrations, address configuration challenges, and collaborate with vendors or Workday support as necessary.

• Ensure data integrity, compliance, and a positive user experience for employees, managers, and HR personnel.

• Design, implement, and enhance end-to-end people operations processes, utilizing Workday where applicable, but not exclusively to Workday-based solutions.

• Evaluate current workflows across the employee lifecycle and redesign processes to boost efficiency, clarity, scalability, and employee experience.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of HR workflows, policies, procedures, business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to proactively respond to evolving needs.

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements that streamline People Operations and encourage innovation.

• Manage people operations and systems-related projects throughout the entire lifecycle: from requirements gathering to configuration, testing, implementation, and adoption.

• Conduct data analysis related to talent attraction, development, performance, and retention to address key business inquiries.

• Identify significant analytics and insights to enhance workforce planning, operational effectiveness, and employee experience.

• Create dashboards and reports, evaluate usage, and enable data self-service for the organization.

• Design and implement surveys for candidates, new hires, and employees, including the annual employee engagement survey.

• Develop training materials, presentations, job aids, and documentation to facilitate understanding of processes and systems.

• Stay updated on HR systems, data strategies, and best practices to continually enhance how technology serves the business.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 4+ years of hands-on experience in Workday administration and configuration.

• Strong understanding of HR information systems, particularly in Workday.

• Proven experience in designing and enhancing people operations processes beyond mere system configuration.

• Solid grasp of core HR functions (recruiting, leave of absence, performance management, compensation, learning, etc.).

• Excellent project management, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Data-driven and analytical; enjoys identifying metrics and insights to address business challenges.

• Capability to manage confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.

• Ability to build and sustain relationships with a diverse range of business stakeholders.

• Demonstrated willingness to learn and adaptability.

• Proficient in Microsoft tools, including Outlook, Word, MS Forms, Power BI, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel.

• Must adhere to the company's vaccine policy.

• Must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Basic life insurance

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off

• 401(k) matching plan