HRIS Analyst

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

7d • $84,200 - $124,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks an HRIS Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will support and enhance Workday systems and processes across the organization. HRIS is a highly technical discipline, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to manage interconnected configuration, reporting, security, and integration components that keep operations running reliably. You will work with complex security models, maintain integrations that connect Workday with payroll, recruiting, benefits, and learning systems, and ensure data accuracy and compliance across global environments. Our team builds calculated fields, configures and optimizes business processes, troubleshoots issues, tests Workday releases, and develops new solutions to improve functionality. Analysts operate across HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning, Payroll, and more to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient system performance. If you want to apply your technical and analytical expertise to support a world‑class organization, we invite you to join our team. As an HRIS Analyst, a typical day might include the following: Participate in the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday business processes, calculated fields, integrations, reports, and security components that support HR operations. Understand complex HR and cross functional business requirements and translate them into scalable, compliant Workday solutions. Prepare and maintain system documentation including configuration notes, test plans, troubleshooting guides, and process specifications. Teach system users by providing guidance on Workday functionality, troubleshooting techniques, and best practice design principles.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field
• Have two or more years of HRIS or Workday functional experience, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and deployment of system changes
• Have hands on experience with Workday business processes, basic configuration, or reporting
• Have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data relationships and troubleshoot system or process issues
• Are able to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences
• Have demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of deliverables
• Are able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data responsibly
• Are able to work cooperatively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Workday configuration experience in areas such as business processes, calculated fields, security, reporting, or integrations
• Experience supporting Workday in a multi-entity or global environment
• Experience designing or troubleshooting integrations, including EIBs, REST/SOAP APIs, or Workday Studio
• Experience with advanced Workday reporting, including custom reports, matrix reports, composite reports, or Prism analytics
• Systems implementation or process transformation experience
• Technical tool proficiency such as Power BI, SQL, or advanced Excel
• Experience providing mentorship, knowledge transfer, or technical guidance to team members or end users

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday business processes, calculated fields, integrations, reports, and security components that support HR operations.
• Understand complex HR and cross functional business requirements and translate them into scalable, compliant Workday solutions.
• Prepare and maintain system documentation including configuration notes, test plans, troubleshooting guides, and process specifications.
• Teach system users by providing guidance on Workday functionality, troubleshooting techniques, and best practice design principles.

Benefits

• People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.
• We’re 100% employee owned.
• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees