Senior HRIS Analyst

Shepherd Center-posted 1 day ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Onsite • Atlanta, GA

5,001-10,000 employees

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With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years . The Senior HRIS Analyst serves as a hands-on technical and functional expert supporting Workday and UKG HCM systems. This role provides escalated support, including system optimizations and continuous improvement, and partners strategically with HR, IT, and business leaders to deliver scalable, user-centered technology solutions. This is a very hands-on role with the opportunity to manage all aspects of Workday including core HCM, payroll, benefits, absence, advanced compensation, performance, talent and reporting modules.

Serve as functional lead for Workday Core HCM and multiple modules including Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Talent Management, Performance, Absence, Recruiting, and Onboarding
Provide escalated support for Workday and UKG HCM systems including configuration , business processes, security , and reporting
Configure and maintain organizational structures, supervisory organizations, job profiles, positions, locations, worker data, security roles, and workflows
Design, configure, test, and implement business processes with condition rules and validations for hire, termination, transfer, and job changes
Manage security design , business process configuration, and mass data processing using EIBs
Partner with IT to develop and maintain inbound/outbound integrations using EIBs, Connectors, and Workday Studio
Monitor integrations to ensure error-free delivery between third-party and internal systems
Design and create advanced, matrix, and composite reports with custom calculated fields and condition rules
Partner with HR colleagues and business leaders to gather requirements and translate business needs into system solutions
Lead discovery sessions and provide subject matter expertise on Workday capabilities, limitations, and best practices
Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend creative solutions leveraging existing technology investments
Act as trusted advisor using consultative approach to influence future processes and drive adoption of HR technology ecosystem
Conduct research studies, analyze data, and develop recommendations and reports for stakeholders
Lead and manage HRIS projects through full lifecycle from requirements gathering through design, build, testing, go-live, and support
Participate on project teams to implement new functionality and analyze, test, and document custom modifications
Manage Workday release efforts including impact analysis, scope definition, prioritization, and feature deployment
Drive and guide third-party vendors, functional consultants, and developers on architecture, design, and implementation
Provide change management expertise to maximize adoption and prioritize user experience when rolling out new functionality
Conduct unit, system, integration, regression, and User Acceptance Testing with accountability for pre-launch sign-off
Test and validate configurations, integrations, security, and annual events to ensure data integrity and compliance
Develop functional test cases and maintain testing documentation aligned with HR policies and requirements
Monitor Workday roadmap and proactively assess potential impacts of future releases
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for business requirements, configurations, processes, and modifications
Prepare scripts and documentation to assist HR, Payroll, and business teams in daily tasks
Create, deliver, and maintain end-user training materials and training guides
Serve as escalation point for issues and provide timely , accurate resolution with excellent customer service
Troubleshoot configuration, business process, integration, reporting, and user interface issues
Build strong cross-functional relationships with HR, IT, Payroll, Accounting, and business stakeholders
Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts to leverage best practices and holistic solutions
Stay current with emerging technologies and provide recommendations to meet organizational objectives
Proactively identify opportunities for process efficiency and system optimization

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources , Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
4 + years of experience in HR/Talent Technology, HRIS systems, or related areas with at least one year preferred in a lead or senior role .
Prefer Workday functional configuration across three or more HCM modules (Core HCM, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Performance, Talent, Absence, or Recruiting)
Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and good judgment
In-depth knowledge of Workday Core HCM components including supervisory organizations, positions, job profiles, worker lifecycle, and security
Proven Workday functional expertise with awareness of capabilities, limitations, delivered functionality, and extensive configuration experience
Experience creating custom reports, calculated fields, and condition rules
Hands-on experience with EIBs, integrations, Connectors, and Workday Studio
Understanding of HR operations, employee data management, and HCM business processes
Working knowledge of integrated and automated HCM system transaction flows
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively across varied stakeholder audiences
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities with attention to detail
Self-starter with strong prioritization skills, good judgment, and ability to work independently with minimal guidance
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments
Customer-centric mindset with strong personal accountability and track record for delivering high-quality, value-driven results
Strategic thinker who can bridge current state and future vision through consultative approach
Comfortable with ambiguity, adaptable to change, and resilient in scaling operations
Ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate honesty, integrity, and trust-building behaviors
Continuous learner with appetite for staying current with HR technology trends and best practices

Workday Pro or Partner certification in HCM functional modules
Experience with HRIS systems beyond Workday ( UKG , etc.)
Change management and training delivery experience

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