People Systems Analyst

Justworks•New York, NY

5h•$109,000 - $136,500•Hybrid

About The Position

At Justworks, you’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people. We’re helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We’re data-driven and never stop iterating. If you’d like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we’d love to hear from you. We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in. You have a passion for HR and a people-first mindset. You are committed to delivering outstanding employee experiences through responsive and compassionate interactions with all levels of employees and management. You are a proactive and detail-oriented team player where no task is too small for you. You can effectively manage your time and focus on ensuring data integrity and accuracy for your projects. You can be vigilant in maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times. As part of Justworks, the People Systems team is charged with delivering an amazing employee experience and ensuring our People & Talent systems, tools and processes support our growing people and business needs. You will be an integral part of Justworks’ growth and success by supporting and building HR systems, processes and ensuring they are documented and compliant, driving efficiency and solutions for the team and business. You will serve as a key point of contact for the organization’s HR systems questions and/or concerns. As a People Systems Analyst, how results are achieved is paramount for your success and ultimately result in our success as an organization. In this role, your foundational knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes are anchored in the following competencies: Clear communication - the ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to gain understanding. Solution-oriented - identifies the source of a question or challenge and provides the right, or a better, way of doing things. Good judgment - the exercise of critical thinking, analyzing and assessing problems and implications, identifying patterns, making connections of underlying issues, understanding risks and developing mitigation strategies, and taking ownership of the outcome. Decision quality - makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward, relying on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment. Consultative - takes an approach that focuses on building relationships with others, understanding their problems, and developing solutions to their challenges through open-ended questions and active listening. In addition, all Justworkers focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as COGIS. It stands for: Camaraderie - Day to day you can be seen working together toward a higher purpose. You like to have fun. You’re an active listener, treat people respectfully, and have a strong desire to know and help others. Openness - Your default is to be open. You're willing to share information, understand other perspectives, and consider new possibilities. You’re curious, ask open questions, and are receptive to thoughts and feedback from others. Grit - You demonstrate grit by having the courage to commit and persevere. You’re committed, earnest, and dive in to get the job done well with a positive attitude. Integrity - Simply put, do what you say and say what you'll do. You’re honest and forthright, have a strong moral compass, and strive to match your words with your actions while leading by example. Simplicity - Be like Einstein: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler.”

Requirements

2-3 years of experience as a People Systems Analyst or similar technical role with hands-on Workday configuration experience
In-depth knowledge of HR systems and technologies, such as HRIS, payroll systems, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and learning management systems (LMS)
Knowledge of HR-related processes, employment laws and practices
Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skill
A customer-centric, employee experience mentality that is eager to resolve questions and issues
Strong sense of urgency and ability to quickly prioritize in a fast-moving environment
Self-starter, highly motivated, eager to improve everything you touch
Excellent writing and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday integrations and data exchange between third-party systems (such as payroll providers, benefit carriers, or time collection systems) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support cross functional projects across all Workday functional areas (Core HCM, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Talent & Performance, Security, Reporting)
Assist in the review, testing and implementation of system upgrades or enhancements
Capture business process requirements, and translate these requirements into effective technical solutions
Identify and resolve unexpected process flaws or issues, offering recommendations for improvements and alternative approaches to meet requirements
Drive innovation by suggesting process and customer service improvements, policy changes, and creative solutions while adhering to established policies
Leverage technology and automation tools to streamline workflows and enhance overall operational efficiency
Partner with key stakeholders across the business to gather requirements, test, and implement changes for small to medium projects
Ensure data integrity and compliance by developing and managing audits that review and maintain data consistency between systems
Train team members and system users on existing and new processes/functionality
Communicate and train end-users and People Team stakeholders on new or enhanced system functionality or enhancements
Help evaluate new technologies, application solutions, techniques and related products and tools
Maintain awareness of current trends in HRIS with a focus on delivery, support and applying key technologies
Ensuring data quality through custom or standard audit reports
Other duties as needed based on department and/or organizational needs