Senior Workday Reporting & Analytics Analyst

Shift4•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Shift4 is expanding globally and is seeking a Senior Workday Reporting & Analytics Analyst. This role will drive the design, development, optimization, and delivery of Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics solutions that empower data-driven decision-making across the organization. The analyst will be a technical expert in Workday reporting capabilities, including calculated fields and Workday Prism Analytics, and will collaborate closely with HR, IT, and cross-functional partners to translate business needs into scalable reporting solutions. This individual will be central to advancing self-service reporting, improving data quality, and enabling HR and business leaders with actionable insights. The Senior Workday Reporting & Analytics Analyst will be a core member of the HR Analytics department, advancing reporting maturity, expanding self-service capabilities, and enabling leaders with timely, accurate insight. Over time, this role will help define reporting best practices, drive process efficiency, and contribute to strategic workforce analytics initiatives that shape decision-making across the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, HRIS, Data Analytics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in Workday reporting and analytics, including hands-on design of complex reports and dashboards.
Proficiency in Workday reporting tools, including advanced reporting and calculated fields.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented skills.
Excellent communication skills in English, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects on time.

Nice To Haves

Workday Certification(s), especially in Reporting or Prism.
Experience working with Workday Prism Analytics and multi-source data models.
Experience with HR data governance, KPI definition, and reporting standards.
Familiarity with Workday Security roles and access structures.
Prior experience in HR/People Analytics context or large global organizations.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and maintain Workday reports using standard and advanced reporting tools (Matrix, Composite, Trending, etc.) and calculated fields to meet operational and strategic needs.
Develop and optimize Workday dashboards, Discovery Boards, and visual analytics that support managers, HR partners, and leadership.
Lead requirements gathering with HR stakeholders, translating business needs into efficient, scalable reporting solutions.
Build and maintain Workday Prism data models that integrate multiple sources and enhance reporting capability.
Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve issues with existing reports and dashboards, ensuring data integrity and performance.
Partner with HR, IT, Finance, and other teams to surface analytics needs, prioritize deliverables, and support data governance.
Support testing, validation, and enhancement activities for Workday releases and new module rollouts.
Document reporting logic, data models, user guides, and best practices; create job aids and training materials to increase self-service adoption.
Assist in defining reporting standards and governance frameworks to ensure consistency across the enterprise.
Collaborate on HR process improvement, identifying opportunities to automate manual tasks and improve data flows.