Senior People Systems Analyst

Braze•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Braze is in the midst of an exciting evolution of our HR technology ecosystem, and we’re looking for a Senior People Systems Analyst to help lead the charge. Sitting within the People Operations team and reporting to the Manager of People Systems, this role plays a critical part in optimizing our global HR systems, primarily Workday, and driving forward our people data strategy. You’ll be hands-on with system configuration, lead key projects, and partner cross-functionally to deliver smart, scalable solutions that support a growing global workforce.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of experience in People Systems or HR Operations, with 2 to 3 years of direct Workday configuration experience
Hands-on experience with Workday HCM, Talent, and Absence modules
Expertise in Workday Business Process configuration and report building, including calculated fields and dashboards
Proven ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills with an ability to influence without authority
Experience documenting systems and writing SOPs or user guides for both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets
A process improvement mindset with a track record of identifying opportunities and driving change

Nice To Haves

Bonus points for experience with Time Tracking, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, or Payroll
Familiarity with ticketing tools such as Jira is preferred
Experience with other people systems like Greenhouse, CultureAmp, or Lattice is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with People Systems Analysts to enhance and optimize Workday functionality and implement solutions that improve usability and adoption
Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, propose scalable system solutions, and lead the end-to-end implementation process
Configure and maintain Workday modules, including Business Processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and security groups
Build and maintain advanced Workday reports and dashboards, enabling data-driven decisions across the People team and broader organization
Monitor and improve existing Business Processes and design new ones to support evolving business needs
Participate actively in the Workday Community and stay current on new features and best practices
Document system configurations and maintain SOPs, training materials, and end-user guides
Lead and support key initiatives, including system audits, integration reviews, and Workday bi-annual release testing and deployment
Collaborate with external vendors and internal partners to manage integrations, data quality, and system access management

Benefits

Competitive compensation that may include equity
Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Flexible paid time off
Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®