Sr. HRIS Analyst

We. Communications

7d•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. HRIS Analyst is an experienced contributor on the Global HR Systems team, supporting configuration, maintenance, testing, and ongoing operation of assigned areas of the organization’s Workday platform. Reporting to the Manager, Global HR Systems, the role partners with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to promote data accuracy, system efficiency, and consistent HR processes across the employee lifecycle. The role develops subject matter expertise in two to three assigned Workday modules while building broader platform knowledge. It independently handles routine to moderately complex work, contributes to enhancements and global HR initiatives, and escalates complex integrations, security, architecture, and enterprise solution-design decisions to HRIS leadership or designated technical partners. The hiring team is prioritizing candidates on the West Coast. North America non-remote employees are required to come into the office three days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Approximately 3–5 years of HRIS experience, including hands-on Workday configuration or support experience.
Experience supporting configuration and reporting in one or more Workday modules.
Experience monitoring or troubleshooting integrations.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage assigned priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a global environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting global HR systems environments or cross-regional stakeholders.
Exposure to Workday reporting, calculated fields, security, or related platform capabilities.
Knowledge of HR compliance, data governance, privacy, and access-control requirements.

Responsibilities

Support configuration and maintenance for two to three assigned Workday modules, such as Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Talent, or Performance Management, while gaining broader platform exposure.
Maintain approved business process configurations and execute routine security updates within established governance standards; escalate complex security design and exceptions to the Manager, Global HR Systems.
Support testing and deployment activities for Workday biannual releases, enhancements, and new functionality.
Troubleshoot routine to moderately complex system issues, document findings, and partner with HRIS leadership, vendors, or technical teams to resolve complex issues.
Perform audits and controls to support the accuracy, integrity, privacy, and compliance of HR data across systems.
Process and support moderately complex employee lifecycle transactions and approved system configurations.
Monitor integrations and data feeds between Workday and downstream systems, perform initial troubleshooting, and escalate complex failures or design changes.
Build and maintain standard and ad hoc Workday reports and support moderately complex calculated fields within assigned areas.
Deliver recurring and ad hoc reporting, validate results, and respond to defined HR and business requests.
Perform basic analysis of HR data, identify trends or data-quality issues, and summarize findings for HRIS leadership and business partners.
Identify process and usability improvement opportunities and recommend them to HRIS leads.
Contribute to HRIS implementations, upgrades, and integrations by completing assigned workstreams, configuration, testing, documentation, and deployment support.
Gather and document business requirements and contribute to solution design within established architecture, governance, and project direction.
Partner with functional team leads and users to understand needs, resolve operational issues, and complete assigned priorities.
Provide experienced functional guidance in assigned modules and seek direction on enterprise-wide design, policy, or prioritization decisions.
Serve as a day-to-day liaison between functional and technical teams, escalating material risks, scope changes, and competing priorities to HRIS leads.
Create and maintain system documentation, test scripts, job aids, and process workflows for assigned areas.
Support training and communications for HR users and business leaders on approved Workday functionality and updates.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Pretax accounts including HSA with company match, Medical FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
Generous time off including PTO, holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays, and Personal Days.
Short- and long-term disability paid by the company.
Parental leave up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents.
Caregiver leave up to two weeks to help an eligible family member with a serious health condition.
Community Engagement time, up to 24 hours.
Bi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per year.
Support with home office equipment.
Monthly Technology Credit to offset internet and phone costs.
401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company match.
Learning and Development Programs for employees.