Senior Workday Analyst

The Senior Workday Analyst is a strategic and technical leader responsible for optimizing and advancing the Performance, Learning, and Talent functions within Workday, with a strong emphasis on user experience and adoption. This role will report to the Director of Workday and serves as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, driving enterprise-wide solutions that enhance the employee lifecycle and enable data-driven decision-making.

Workday Strategy, Optimization & Leadership (50%)

• Create and optimize dashboards (e.g., Team Performance dashboards) to provide employees and admins with actionable insights, clear visuals, and real-time data to support decision-making

• Lead the design and optimization of business processes with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and user experience

• Partner with HR leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to define strategy, prioritize initiatives, and align Workday capabilities with business goals

• Maintain master data values in Workday and data integrity by developing processes to audit, analyze, and resolve potential issues through a root cause analysis.

• Lead and support enterprise processes such as performance cycles, talent reviews, and learning campaigns

Workday Releases, Change Management & Enablement (30%)

• Own evaluation and implementation of Workday releases, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance system functionality and user experience

• Lead end-to-end deployment activities, including impact assessments, regression testing, integration validation, and performance monitoring

• Develop and execute change management strategies to drive awareness, adoption, and effective utilization of Workday features

• Create and deliver training, documentation, and enablement materials for end users, HR partners, and system administrators

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement (20%)

• Act as a trusted advisor and key liaison between HR, IT, and business stakeholders

• Influence decision-making by presenting insights, recommendations, and system capabilities in a clear and compelling way

• Lead communication strategies for system updates, enhancements, and process changes

• Ensure alignment across stakeholders and maintain transparency on priorities, timelines, and outcomes

We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have:

Required:

• 3-5 years of experience or training with Workday HCM, with a focus on configuration and optimization

• Expertise in HR operations, including Performance Management, Learning, and Talent processes

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required; advanced Excel skills including data validation, formulas, and pivot tables required.

• Proven ability to consult with senior stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions

Preferred:

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis and solution design

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience