Job Description

Our client is seeking a strong Workday Expert who can support the HRIS Manager and Head of HRIS, on all things workday modules. If you are a doer who loves to be in the weeds + can speak to business leadership as a business partner, this role is for you!

Candidates must be near - Woodland Hills, CA Irvine, CA San Mateo, CA OR Bellevue, WA

Compensation - 120-145k + bonus

We are seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst for our client, with deep expertise in Workday to drive advanced reporting, analytics, and system optimization across Benefits, Payroll, and Core HCM functions. This role is pivotal in translating business needs into system solutions, ensuring data integrity, and enabling leaders with actionable insights that enhance decision-making across HR operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Reporting, Benefits, Payroll, and HCM modules.
• Design, develop, and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics to meet business requirements across HR, Finance, and executive teams.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams to analyze processes, identify data gaps, and implement system and reporting enhancements.
• Support Workday business processes, configuration, and data maintenance related to Benefits, Payroll, and HCM.
• Develop calculated fields, custom reports, and composite reports to provide operational and strategic insights.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to define KPIs and metrics that drive workforce analytics and compliance reporting.
• Ensure data accuracy, governance, and integrity across HR systems, integrations, and reporting outputs.
• Lead and support Workday upgrades, testing, and release management, ensuring smooth adoption of new features and functionality.
• Partner with IT and external vendors to troubleshoot integrations and optimize data flow between Workday and third-party systems (e.g., payroll providers, benefits carriers).
• Create and maintain documentation, job aids, and data dictionaries to support knowledge sharing and consistency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of Workday HRIS experience, with a focus on reporting, analytics, and functional support across Benefits, Payroll, and HCM.
• Strong experience in Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Dashboards, and Discovery Boards.
• Hands-on experience supporting Workday Payroll, Benefits, and HCM modules in a 1000+ employee population.
• Advanced skills in data analysis, visualization, and presentation; proficiency with Excel, Tableau, or Power BI a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of HR data structures, security roles, and compliance (e.g., ACA, FLSA, HIPAA).
• Workday certification(s) preferred (Reporting, HCM, or Benefits).

You’ll Thrive In This Role If You:

• Enjoy translating complex HR data into meaningful insights.
• Are proactive in identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve data processes.
• Are detail-oriented and thrive on maintaining data accuracy and system efficiency.

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