Senior Workday Analyst

SRS Distribution Inc.•McKinney, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Workday Analyst manages and optimizes HRIS systems to support HR, payroll, and talent management functions. The role collaborates with HR, IT, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and other departments to configure, maintain, and improve Workday processes and modules, ensuring an integrated, service-oriented environment and maintaining trusted personnel data. The analyst provides technical guidance and solutions for Workday development, testing, deployment, reporting, and issue resolution, while identifying opportunities to improve system functionality, operational efficiency, and user experience. The position reports to the Director of HRIS and has no direct reports. It is part of the HRIS team and requires occasional travel for team collaboration and training. The job is based at the corporate office in McKinney, Texas, with a hybrid work model. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, with frequent change and multiple priorities. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience, plus Workday PRO Certification or at least seven years of experience in at least two specified Workday modules. A master's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. The role primarily involves computer-based work, including prolonged sitting, typing, reading, and data entry, with occasional lifting of materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
Workday PRO Certification, or a minimum of seven years of experience in at least two of these modules: Workday HCM; Workday Recruiting/Onboarding; Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation; or Workday Performance Management and Talent.
Advanced technical aptitude and skills.
Understanding of HR operations and demonstrable experience with HR data systems.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage with associates and management.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, follow up promptly, and deliver resolutions.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to frequent change.
Ability to perform prolonged sitting and computer-based tasks, including typing, reading, and data entry; occasional lifting of materials up to 20 pounds.
Visual acuity to review and interpret data on computer monitors and verbal communication ability for collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Workday Studio, Workday Report Writer, and Workday Prism Analytics.
Experience leading Workday implementation or upgrade projects focused on user experience and process efficiency.
Experience developing and executing change-management strategies and training programs.
Experience collaborating with IT, Finance, and other business units to integrate Workday solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including using data insights to drive decisions and process improvements.
LEAN or Six Sigma certification or demonstrated application of these methodologies.
Vendor-management experience, including aligning work with timelines, specifications, and service-level agreements.
Familiarity with Java, XML, or XSLT for Workday integrations, custom development, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of employment laws and regulations relevant to Workday configuration and compliance.
Commitment to ongoing learning about Workday features and best practices.
Master's degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead configuration and continuous improvement of assigned Workday modules in alignment with business objectives.
Collaborate with HR and IT teams to support and optimize system functionality.
Provide guidance and solutions for developing, testing, and deploying Workday processes.
Manage and resolve system issues and identify process-enhancement opportunities.
Configure and customize Workday in response to changing business requirements.
Conduct data analysis and reporting to support organizational decision-making and workforce management.
Facilitate training and knowledge-sharing sessions with stakeholders.
Maintain data integrity and compliance through checks and controls across HR processes.
Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and other departments to improve Workday functionality and processes.
Travel occasionally for team collaboration and training.

Benefits

Competitive weekly or bi-weekly pay.
Discretionary bonuses.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, volunteer, holiday, birthday, and floating time.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
Optional long-term disability and additional life insurance.
Benefits are subject to eligibility.