Senior Workday HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) Systems Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Workday HRIS Systems Analyst directs the design, strategy, and overall architecture of the HR technology ecosystem. Reporting to HR Leadership, the role evaluates complex factors, establishes technical standards, and leads multi-system integration initiatives. It partners with leadership across IT, Finance, and Legal to ensure HRIS capabilities support firmwide strategic goals, guides technology policy development, and mentors junior team members. The position requires three days in the office in Walnut Creek, California. The job is primarily hybrid. Relocation reimbursement to California is not available.
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.
- 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; establish technical roadmaps and business case proposals.
- Oversee complex cross-system integration architecture, including EIBs, Studio, and API connectors linking HRIS with Payroll, Benefits, and IT platforms.
- Establish HR data governance frameworks, domain security models, and compliance audit standards across HR platforms.
- Direct global data privacy initiatives and risk-mitigation procedures in accordance with evolving international and domestic regulations.
- Lead technical risk assessments and system failover and disaster recovery planning for enterprise HR applications.
- Serve as technical project lead for major enterprise digital transformation initiatives, managing vendor deliverables and technical scope.
- Provide technical mentorship, peer code and configuration reviews, and guidance to junior and senior HRIS analysts.
- Persuade and align executive stakeholders on technology solutions, system investments, and process re-engineering programs.
Benefits
- Opportunity to participate in an AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans, depending on position.
- 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 for volunteer activities.
- Free AAA Classic Membership.
- AAA product discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
