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Job Title: Workday Functional Analyst
Duration: 12 months
Location: Remote
Pay Rate: $80- $90 on W2
Job Description:
The HRIS Sr Analyst, is a subject matter expert consulting with HR stakeholders on all Workday modules currently in scope at client's (HCM, Performance, Talent Management, Learning, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, & Payroll) As an HRIS analyst, you will be an integral part of our HR Service Delivery team, working with Sr Analysts, Team Leaders and managers to uphold governance processes, identify and document requirements, architect solutions, communicate with stakeholders, participate in system testing and drive completion of initiatives, making sure overall usability of the system and its downstream dependencies are reliable.
Duties & Responsibilities:
System Configuration and Maintenance: Configure and maintain Workday modules including Payroll, Absence, and Time and Attendance. Ensure system settings and configurations are optimized for performance and functionality.
System Upgrades and Enhancements: Plan, test, and implement system upgrades and new functionalities Coordinate with IT and Workday support to address any technical issues or enhancements
Documentation: Develop and maintain system documentation, processes and procedures
Workflow Automation: Design and implement automated workflows and business processes within Workday to streamline HR operations and improve efficiency
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues within the Workday system. Provide second-level support for complex problems that cannot be resolved by first-level support.
Create and maintain an executable backlog of product requirements
Execute business process testing alongside leading business partners/COEs through User Acceptance testing of new or delivered functionality
Actively participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning meetings, sprint reviews and retrospectives to drive team alignment on product vision and value delivery
Assist with issue resolution
Maintain knowledge on new functionality/features/capabilities of Workday, market trends, and other industry products and technologies
Partner with HRIS and HR Shared Services for impacts to system configuration, service center impacts and overall colleague experience
Develop test scripts and execute E2E testing for assigned projects
Serve as a subject matter expert on Workday based upon functional areas or HRIS projects assigned providing continuous input on process improvement and elevated support
Triage questions, issues and requests and respond in a timely manner
Work on ad-hoc projects related to business processes, data, security, loading EIBs or new modules
ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
The successful candidate will be discreet, high-energy, agile-minded, strategic, proactive, a direct communicator, and highly organized. In addition, the following standards will generally define the successful incumbent:
Have an in-depth understanding of business processes related to specific areas of Workday, including understanding of end-to-end Workday integration points
Proven track record of Workday requirements gathering and configuration management
Ability to clearly and effectively present information to top management and key stakeholder groups
Demonstrate an "agile-development" mindset with strong customer-focus & results-orientation
Effective interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills
Strong analytical and business problem solving skills
Strong communication and documentation skills
Flexibility to changing requirements/ demands
Strength in both written and verbal communication in a multicultural environment with all levels of colleagues Experience with Workday reporting and dashboards preferred
Willingness to work hard and take direction-but also creatively solve problems for which the answers aren't always obvious
Experience managing global initiatives and ability to navigate through ambiguity/re-prioritize as requirements and direction change
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to demonstrate executive presence
Strong ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and proactively drive changes that create process efficiencies or improve user experience.
Proven time management and prioritization skills to make efficient, logical decisions in a rapidly changing environment with competing priorities.
Proven experience establishing strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, utilizing clear and effective communication and documentation skills
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
4+ years of relative Workday Time Tracking configuration experience
Self-motivated, organized and capable of proactively identifying, sourcing, and handling multiple projects to successful completion
Strong computer skills: proficient with MS Outlook, Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
Experience working in a global company, preferred
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Associate's degree in related discipline or an additional 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree