HR Technology Senior Analyst, Workday Talent Management

We are seeking an experienced HR Technology Senior Analyst specializing in Workday Talent Management configuration who can deliver scalable, compliant, and intuitive global employee experiences across performance, talent reviews, succession, goals, skills, development planning, and internal mobility processes.

In this senior role, you will own end-to-end solution design and apply deep Workday expertise to govern complex talent management configurations. You will drive innovation across core HR and talent processes, lead cross functional initiatives, and translate business needs into clear, user focused system designs. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, advanced configuration proficiency, and the leadership to guide analysts and project teams in delivering accurate, compliant, and high quality HR technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Workday Expertise & Solution Design

• Serve as the senior Workday expert for Talent Management system design and configurations, specifically across Performance, Talent Reviews, Skills, Goals, Succession, and Talent Insights.
• Translate business requirements into scalable system designs.
• Ensure all functional designs adhere to governance, documentation standards, compliance requirements, and audit controls.
• Partner with technical teams on talent-related integrations, data flows, and troubleshooting.

Governance & Quality Assurance

• Oversee and mentor HR Technology Analysts in configuration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Review and approve configuration, test scripts, test results, and documentation to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
• Lead complex troubleshooting related talent processes and integrations.

Optimization & Workday Enhancements

• Evaluate Workday semiannual releases and identify features that improve talent processes and user experiences.
• Recommend and implement process and system enhancements, including automation and error-reduction strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with Talent Management Operations, HR Business Operations, and other HR COEs.
• Stay current on evolving Talent system trends within Workday and other relevant platforms to inform system strategy.

Collaboration, Training & Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with Talent Management Operations, HR Business Process Operations, IT, Data Privacy, and other relevant stakeholders to gather requirements, influence design decisions, and resolve complex issues.
• Lead functional workshops, design reviews, and decision-making discussions, ensuring alignment of technology solutions with business needs.
• Provide ongoing training, knowledge transfer, and documentation for analysts, HR partners, and talent team members.
• Communicate system changes, impacts, risks, and recommendations to business leaders and operations teams.

User Experience, Testing & Continuous Improvement

• Champion user-centric design principles for talent processes.
• Lead structured testing cycles for releases, enhancements, and integration updates.
• Ensure clean data, accurate processing, and reliable system performance across talent functions.
• Proactively identify issues, recommend solutions, and drive long-term improvements.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Five (5) years of HR Technology experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Five (5) years of Workday configuration experience specializing in Talent Management in a private, public, government or military environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Workday Pro certification preferred.
• Advanced Workday Talent configuration expertise (Performance, Talent, Goals, Skills, Succession).
• Experience leading or mentoring analysts or technical team members.
• Strong project management skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with other Talent Systems, such as Fuel50.

Work Location

• Maplewood, MN.
• On-site at least 4 days per week.
• Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international.
• Relocation: May be authorized.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Compensation and Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).