HRIS Analyst

Challenge Manufacturing • Walker, MI

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About The Position

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical HRIS Analyst to support the administration, optimization, and ongoing development of its Workday platform. The role helps ensure HR systems and workforce data are accurate, reliable, and able to support organizational needs. The ideal candidate combines HR process knowledge with practical HRIS experience and enjoys troubleshooting, data analysis, report development, and process improvement.

The HRIS Analyst partners with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and IT to support effective, scalable HR technology solutions. Responsibilities include Workday administration and support, reporting and data management, process improvement and controls, and participation in HRIS projects.

Challenge describes itself as a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry and a large employee-owned automotive company in North America. Its employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) provides employee-owners annual company shares as an additional retirement benefit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in HRIS, HR operations, HR reporting, data management, or a related function.
• Hands-on experience with Workday or another enterprise HRIS, including business processes, reporting, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience developing reports and working with large employee datasets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, data validation, and data reconciliation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday reporting, calculated fields, business processes, security, EIBs, or integrations.
• Experience supporting Workday HCM and related modules such as Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, or Talent.
• Experience with Workday release testing and user acceptance testing.
• Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and continuous improvement of Workday business processes and HR technology.
• Monitor business processes, transactions, approvals, and system issues to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Troubleshoot system and data issues, collaborating with appropriate teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Support Workday releases, enhancements, annual processes, testing, and system changes.
• Develop and maintain Workday reports, calculated fields, dashboards, and scheduled reporting.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to understand reporting needs and provide accurate workforce information.
• Analyze and audit HR data to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate employee, position, organizational, compensation, and related HR data in Workday.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate HR processes.
• Support Workday security, access reviews, system controls, and data-governance practices.
• Maintain HRIS procedures, process documentation, testing documentation, and user guidance.
• Participate in HRIS projects involving new functionality, system enhancements, integrations, and organizational changes.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): annual company shares provided to employee-owners as an additional retirement benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level