Senior HRIS Analyst (Workday)
NICO National Indemnity Company
About the role
This onsite role needs 5+ years of Workday HRIS experience, with deep expertise in Recruiting, VNDLY, and Talent. You’ll own configuration, security, reporting, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and bi-annual releases while advising HR teams and stakeholders. Workday Certification or equivalent is required, along with hands-on experience in EIBs, calculated fields, condition rules, and security configuration.
The Senior HRIS Analyst will be responsible for the support and maintenance of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and ensure delivery of high-quality services and products to internal and external customers. Serves as a primary point-of-contact for the Recruiting, VNDLY and Talent functional areas of Workday. Manages complex technical issues, provides advanced troubleshooting support, and delivers innovative solutions to enhance system functionality. Creates technical documentation and provides expert guidance to stakeholders. Supports HR teams by responding to requests for Workday security and reporting related to Recruiting, VNDLY and Talent. Owns the system configuration, assists subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity, executes and oversees testing of system changes, and analyzes processes for improvement opportunities. Participates in Workday releases to understand new and changing functionality. Responds to internal and external requests for information. Maintains strict confidentiality and works with a high level of customer service. Responsible for day-to-day HRIS operations and projects as assigned.
What will you do?
Designs, builds, tests, maintains and enhances business processes within HRIS according to company policy and guidelines.
Participates in bi-annual Workday releases to identify opportunities to enhance our environment in alignment with the HR Technology roadmap.
Serves as the HRIS subject matter expert for Recruiting, VNDLY and Talent.
Coordinates or supports the needs of other teams within and outside of the HR department that impact HR systems.
Continuously increases technical and industry trend knowledge by participating in Workday Community and other forums.
Performs special projects or related duties as assigned or as situation dictates.
Serve as technical support, specializing in resolving intricate issues and providing expert guidance to the Recruiting and Talent teams.
Take ownership of configuring and maintaining Recruiting, Talent and VNDLY modules, ensuring precise and streamlined processes with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
Foster seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams to elicit requirements, offer advanced technical solutions, and lead delivery of system enhancements.
Organize and lead meetings with stakeholder group, contributing insights, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Create documentation of processes, configurations, and issue resolutions, ensuring comprehensive records are readily accessible.
Exhibit effective communication skills when consulting with end-users, vendors, and team members, delivering articulate and succinct technical guidance.
Troubleshoot system issues, analyze root causes, and implement solutions.
In collaboration with HR teams, complete all needed unit testing and applicable documentation prior to implementation related to all business processes, updates, upgrades, and project work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Deep understanding of Recruiting, VNDLY, Talent and core HR operations and system configuration within Workday.
Workday Certification or equivalent.
Familiarity with relevant regulations and laws governing US human resources.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause resolution.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical details to non-technical users.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
Hands-on experience with Workday EIBs, calculated fields, condition rules, and security configuration.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field or equivalent.
5 or more years HRIS Workday experience.
Prior role supporting Recruiting, VNDLY and Talent functional areas in Workday.
Experience with Workday Reporting and Security.
MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Business Workflow and System Configuration.
Software implementation and development.
Knowledge and understanding of HRIS functional areas.
Preferred Knowledge
Azure, ServiceNow, or similar.
Workday Pro Certifications and/or Workday training.
Human Resource laws and practices.
Support of other Workday functional areas.
Familiarity with annual benefits and compensation cycles.
Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings.
Experience proactively identifying and addressing both system and process-based issues.
Who would excel in the role?
Someone who can prioritize, organize and manage their time well.
Someone who can work well with a team as well as independently.
Someone with strong broad HRIS experience.
Someone who is detail oriented and can work with a great deal of efficiency and accuracy.
Benefits, Perks and more!
We offer retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%, Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents, a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally, 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program, subsidized downtown parking, competitive time off policies including parental leave, an Employee Assistance program and much more!