Lead Analyst, HRIS (Workday & AI)

Overview

In this senior HRIS role, you partner with HR leaders to define and implement Workday solutions across core HCM, Talent, and Recruiting, including AI-enabled workflows. You’ll guide requirements, configure and test changes, and manage annual cycles like performance reviews and calibrations. A significant focus is on building AI-driven automation within Workday and related HR platforms, while shaping future technology directions. You will lead by example as a technical resource and mentor the HRIS team, driving data integrity and governance.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive compensation
• employee benefits
• performance-based incentives
• flexible work arrangements
• development opportunities
• inclusive workplace

Responsibilities

• Guide HR leaders and CoEs to recommended Workday solutions and implement changes across HCM, Talent, Recruiting, processes, reporting, and security; manage annual cycles (e.g., year-end reviews)
• Serve as senior point of contact for complex Tier 2/3 issues; ensure data accuracy, governance, privacy, and compliance; document configurations and procedures
• Build, test, and deploy AI-enabled HR solutions and automation; evaluate new AI capabilities and contribute to strategic technology direction
• Provide formal/informal training and mentoring; act as senior technical resource to develop team capabilities
• Plan and deliver projects/releases; coordinate stakeholders, testing, and risk management; assess Workday releases and new functionality

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 7+ years in HRIS/HR technology or enterprise applications
• Significant hands-on Workday configuration across Talent and Talent Acquisition or Recruiting
• Proficiency in Workday reporting, calculated fields, condition rules, security, testing, and release management
• Experience resolving complex issues and managing projects from start to finish
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, advisory, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to learn quickly and apply AI responsibly and securely
• Preferred: Workday certifications, AI/automation experience, Power BI or HR analytics, M&A experience, global deployments

• analytical thinking
• problem-solving
• clear communication
• Workday configuration and support
• Workday reporting and security
• AI-enabled automation and workflows

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