Senior Workday HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) Systems Analyst

AAA Mountain West Group • Walnut Creek, CA

7d • $132,465 - $165,580 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Workday HRIS Systems Analyst directs the design, strategy, and architecture of the HR technology ecosystem. Reporting to HR Leadership, this role evaluates complex factors, establishes technical standards, and leads multi-system integration initiatives. The analyst works with leaders across IT, Finance, and Legal to ensure HRIS capabilities support firmwide strategic goals, guide technology policy development, and mentor team members.

The position requires working in the Walnut Creek, California office three days per week. Relocation reimbursement to California is not available.

The role architects enterprise HR technology frameworks; evaluates emerging HR technologies, AI-enabled automation, and vendors; and oversees integrations connecting HRIS with Payroll, Benefits, and IT platforms. It establishes HR data governance, security, privacy, compliance, risk mitigation, and disaster recovery practices. The analyst also leads technical projects and vendor deliverables, provides technical mentorship and configuration reviews, and aligns executive stakeholders on technology solutions, investments, and process re-engineering.

The compensation range is $132,465 to $165,580, with offers targeted between the minimum and midpoint and subject to fair pay analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Human Resources, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of related HRIS experience, or 6 years with a master’s degree, with demonstrated lead-level architecture experience; equivalent work experience is also accepted.
• Expertise in enterprise HR technology strategy, multi-system integration protocols, advanced security model governance, and vendor contract frameworks.
• Mastery of Workday architecture, enterprise integration tools, business process re-engineering, and strategic roadmapping.
• Strategic vision, high-level stakeholder influence, complex systems thinking, project governance, and technical leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Workday Pro or HRIP Certification.
• A proven track record leading enterprise HR transformation projects, system implementations, or global Workday deployments.
• HRCM in Workday experience.
• Workday reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect enterprise-wide HR technology frameworks to support seamless data flow, scalable integrations, and corporate strategy.
• Evaluate emerging HR technologies, AI-enabled automation, and vendor solutions, and develop technical roadmaps and business case proposals.
• Oversee complex cross-system integration architecture, including EIBs, Studio, and API connectors connecting HRIS with Payroll, Benefits, and IT platforms.
• Establish HR data governance frameworks, domain security models, and compliance audit standards across HR platforms.
• Direct data privacy initiatives and risk mitigation procedures in accordance with domestic and international regulations.
• Lead technical risk assessments and system failover and disaster recovery planning for enterprise HR applications.
• Serve as technical project lead for enterprise digital transformation initiatives, managing vendor deliverables and technical scope.
• Provide technical mentorship, peer code and configuration reviews, and guidance to HRIS analysts.
• Align executive stakeholders on technology solutions, system investments, and process re-engineering programs.

Benefits

• 401(k) company match of $1 for $1, up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness program.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off accrued monthly; depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Free AAA Classic Membership.
• AAA product discounts.
• Opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position.

What This Job Offers

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