Data & Workday Specialist
About The Position
We are seeking a analytical and detail-oriented Data & Workday Specialist to own and elevate all aspects of HR data management and reporting. This is a unique opportunity for a data-driven HR professional to shape how we capture, analyze, and leverage people data across the firm—driving sharper insights, better decisions, and a stronger connection between data and strategy. In this role, you will be responsible for the integrity, analysis, and presentation of all HR data within Workday and related systems. You’ll serve as the firm’s Workday expert—building reports, maintaining data accuracy, and developing dynamic dashboards that bring transparency and clarity to key HR metrics such as headcount, hiring trends, and attrition. Your work will enable real-time visibility into the organization, empowering leaders with the information they need to make informed, strategic decisions. You’ll partner closely with HR leadership, Finance, and business managers to ensure our systems and reporting are not just accurate—but insightful, intuitive, and aligned with the firm’s goals. You will also become a trusted advisor on how we can best use Workday to streamline processes, design org structures, and manage security roles effectively.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of Workday experience, preferably in a support or HRIS role
- Strong knowledge of Workday HCM, security administration, and reporting tools
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data auditing and reporting
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams
- Strong communication skills with experience training users on Workday functionality
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in financial services is preferred
- Familiarity with HR processes and payroll functions
Responsibilities
- Workday Ownership – Serve as the firm’s Workday data expert. Build, test, and maintain Workday reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights on headcount, attrition, and workforce trends
- Data Integrity & Management – Own all HR data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency across systems. Regularly clean, audit, and maintain employee records and reporting structures
- Analytics & Reporting – Design dynamic reporting tools that visualize key metrics in real time—helping HR and business leaders identify trends and make informed, data-driven decisions
- Headcount & Workforce Insights – Develop and maintain headcount dashboards by department, analyzing hiring patterns, turnover, and internal movement
- Compensation & New Hire Data – Manage and track new hire data, including compensation, benefits, and bespoke pay structures such as deferred compensation or sign-on payments
- Cross-System Reporting – Collaborate with recruiting to create pipeline and offer reporting; over time, become familiar with the recruiting platform, Greenhouse, to connect data across the full employee lifecycle.
- Workday Optimization – Advise on system enhancements, org tree design, and security role structure to ensure Workday supports efficient, secure, and strategic HR operations.
- Excel & Data Fluency – Comfortably manipulate and analyze data using Excel (including formulas and pivot tables) and other analytical tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
