Senior Workday Analyst – Recruiting & Core HCM

We are seeking a Senior Workday Analyst with deep expertise in Recruiting and Core HCM to support the functional delivery of a candidate sourcing platform implementation. This role will play a critical part in bridging business needs with system capabilities, ensuring seamless integration and optimized recruiting workflows.

The ideal candidate is a strong functional lead who can gather complex requirements, influence configuration decisions, and drive testing through successful deployment. This individual will partner closely with stakeholders, analysts, and technical teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities
•        Partner with recruiting leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to understand and define talent acquisition workflows and business needs
•        Gather, document, and prioritize detailed business and functional requirements for integration with Workday
•        Translate business requirements into functional designs and provide configuration guidance
•        Lead requirements workshops, design sessions, and solution walkthroughs with business and technical teams
•        Drive testing strategy, including test planning, execution, and defect management
•        Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring business readiness and successful adoption
•        Document solution designs, configuration decisions, and end-user training materials
•        Provide recommendations on recruiting best practices, process improvements, and system optimization
•        Support overall delivery lifecycle including issue resolution, enhancements, and post-go-live support

Required Qualifications
•        12+ years of hands-on Workday experience, with a strong focus on Recruiting and Core HCM
•        Deep understanding of talent acquisition processes, recruiting workflows, and candidate lifecycle management
•        Proven ability to gather and translate complex business requirements into functional solutions
•        Experience guiding Workday configuration and supporting end-to-end delivery
•        Strong knowledge of recruiting ecosystem touchpoints (job postings, sourcing, applicant tracking, etc.)
•        Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills
•        Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications
•        Experience with candidate sourcing or CRM platforms (e.g., Phenom or similar tools)
•        Workday Recruiting certification
•        Experience with business process design and optimization initiatives
•        Familiarity with HR compliance and recruiting best practices