Sr HRIS Analyst

2U • Crystal City, TX

5h

About The Position

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to make learning limitless– and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class higher education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading online learning platform, 2U powers thousands of higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with our college, university, and corporate partners, we are helping accelerate careers and transform lives.
What We’re Looking For:
The Sr. HRIS Analyst is responsible for providing support across multiple functional areas of Workday (HCM, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation), advanced reporting, and security. This role will collaborate with global HRIS team members to enhance existing processes and provide support to resolve complex tasks/requirements. The Sr. HRIS Analyst is also responsible for participating in any future development activities, including system upgrades and the implementation of additional applications and functionality. The Sr. HRIS Analyst will report to the Sr. Manager of HR Technology. This individual must be passionate about technology, automation, efficiency, and working in an agile environment.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. with three to five years relevant work experience
• Minimum of three years experience with Workday Benefits and Compensation
• Experience developing and maintaining advanced reports, dashboards, and scorecards
• Proven ability to present data to senior leadership in a concise and meaningful way
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and interpret data
• Advanced security experience preferred
• Experience leading complicated, cross-functional projects
• Experience implementing enhancements and providing creative solutions in both structured and unstructured environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)
• Enjoy problem-solving and taking on challenges

Nice To Haves

• Workday Certification highly desired

Responsibilities

• Provide cross-functional support for Workday modules, including HCM, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, and Compensation.
• Leverage deep Workday and systems knowledge to identify interdependencies and clearly communicate business processes, technical implications, and risks/benefits to stakeholders
• Implement and maintain security configuration and compliance
• Develop and deliver complex custom reports, dashboards, and analytics to help drive business decisions
• Configure, test, and deploy system upgrades and enhancements, including semi-annual and weekly Workday releases
• Identify opportunities to increase automation, streamline reporting practices, and reduce the amount of time required to complete specific tasks
• Identify opportunities within existing processes and implement scalable solutions
• Integrate systems and processes as part of M&A activities
• Identify additional opportunities for technology enablement across all HR processes

Benefits

• Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators, dreamers, and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose, and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If you’re excited by the opportunity to provide millions of learners and counting with access to world-class higher education, then join us – and do work that makes a difference.
• We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
• Free snacks and drinks in-office
• Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
• Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break
• The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($128,900 - $142,600), with potential bonus eligibility. Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.

What This Job Offers

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