Application Analyst II – Workday Optimization

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

6d•$114,000 - $182,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Application Analyst II – Workday Optimization At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), reliable HR and payroll systems are essential to supporting our mission of delivering world‑class cancer care. This role ensures the accuracy, stability, and integrity of Workday HR, Payroll, and integrations through proactive monitoring, testing, and change management to support flawless bi‑weekly payroll processing.

Requirements

3–5 years of hands-on experience working with HRIS or Workday, ideally in an administrative capacity
Familiarity with Workday implementations or system optimization efforts
Exposure to ERP systems and how they support broader business operations
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on data integrity and reporting accuracy
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Detail-oriented mindset with a high degree of accuracy and organization
Process improvement focus with the ability to identify and optimize workflows
Ability to translate complex business requirements into effective system solutions

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Kainos is a plus
Background in healthcare or other large, complex organizations is preferred
Optional certifications such as Workday HCM, Workday Payroll, or SHRM-CP/SCP

Responsibilities

Define testing scope, strategy, and comprehensive test plans for projects.
Estimate timelines and resource needs.
Develop and oversee end-to-end testing strategies for complex, multi-tiered projects
Monitor test execution, troubleshoot issues, and utilize testing tool; Kainos to ensure timely resolution.
Lead testing initiatives for ERP Applications
Consolidate findings into detailed test reports and share quality metrics with management and senior executives
Maintain data integrity across ERP Records within Workday.
Document defects using ticketing system and report defects to business owners
Work in collaboration with Data & Analytics team to build audits & compliance reports
Support internal audits and compliance reporting.
Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
Participate and support in Workday releases and upgrades, testing new features, impact analysis, system enhancements
Support tenant management strategy, including sandbox and production environments – testing
Review HCM & Payroll audits during payroll weeks to ensure payroll data worthiness
Troubleshoot system issues and resolve data discrepancies across modules.
Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Finance leadership to support operational needs.
Ensure alignment of Workday processes with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Respond timely to all inquiries
Run reports for cross-functional teams
Coordinate with IT and vendors on system updates and troubleshooting.
Ensure data accuracy and security across integrations.
Develop process & testing documentation.