Staff HRIS Developer

Western Governors University•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$127,700 - $191,500•Hybrid

About The Position

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Technical 409 Pay Range: $127,700.00 - $191,500.00 Job Description The Senior HRIS Analyst will act as the Workday technical expert and advisor, providing HCM system administration and support, and lead Workday HCM system configuration, enhancement, and deployment efforts. Additionally, this role will serve as a liaison between business teams, third party vendors, and EdTech (IT) for system integrations, enhancements, and issue fixes. The Senior HRIS Analyst will demonstrate high proficiency in project management, communication with leadership and stakeholders, as well as system knowledge, process analysis, and configuration abilities. As a Senior HRIS Analyst at WGU, you will be the Workday technical expert driving innovation and efficiency across our People Tech ecosystem. This role is pivotal in expanding our Workday Extend and Orchestrate capabilities, enabling us to fully leverage the Extend Pro package and deliver transformative solutions for our growing organization.

Requirements

Must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the Salt Lake City, Utah area within 90 days of offer acceptance.
Ability to work on-site at the Salt Lake City office four (4) days per week, with the option of working remotely on Fridays as scheduled by the department.
Workday Extend experience and knowledge of HR systems maintenance and support, including the execution of system changes (updates, integrations, new configurations) and system testing.
Practical knowledge of verifying data for import into systems or for use in reports, spreadsheets, graphs, and flow charts.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
Detail-oriented thinker, exhibiting strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to be a team player, contribute valuable ideas and feedback, and can be counted on to meet commitments.
Ability to work cross-functionally within People & Talent, as well as effectively interact with other departments.
Effective listening, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities, and rapid change.
Ability to work with sensitive employee data, maintaining confidentiality in all situations with a keen eye for detail, quality, and accuracy.
Knowledge of general human resources practices, policies, and procedures.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
5 years of Human Resources, HRIS, or Data Analytics related experience, including project coordination/management experience.
Experience with configuring and maintaining HRIS/HCM systems.
Experience leading HRIS projects, including implementations, integration builds, functionality enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
5+ years of experience in HRIS, HCM systems, or data analytics, including project coordination/management.
Proven experience configuring and maintaining HRIS/HCM systems, preferably Workday.
Proficiency in JSON and integration development.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to pivot quickly in a dynamic environment.
Excellent communication skills to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work with sensitive data and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Workday certifications (Integrations, Studio, Core Connectors, etc.).
Experience with Workday Extend or Orchestrate.
HR certifications (PHR or SHRM-CP).
Familiarity with XML editors like Oxygen or IntelliJ.

Responsibilities

Experienced in Workday Extend
Plays a key role in configuring, enhancing, and supporting various Workday modules, including HCM, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Talent/Performance, Benefits, and HCM Integrations.
Manages and administers Workday security groups, foundational tables, and Workday inbound and outbound HCM integrations.
Partners and consults closely with leaders, business, and support teams to understand system end-user needs and provide recommendations to keep Workday business processes simple and efficient.
Communicates system-related enhancements, releases, and upgrades.
Leads continuous improvement projects, such as improving Workday processes, workflows, integrations, and data integrity.
Ensures accuracy and integrity of organizational data within the HCM.
Manages Workday releases and updates, which include researching functionality, conducting testing, and communicating options for changes or enhancements, as applicable.
Provides end-user troubleshooting, issue remediation, technology request assistance, and escalation management, using ticketing or tracking systems.
Monitors recurring issues, system, data, or process gaps, and proactively identify potential sources of increased efficiency and enhancements.
Broadens internal knowledge of Workday through job aids and other training materials.
Regularly supports People & Talent initiatives and projects by researching technology solutions and executing deliverables on time.
Works closely with other team members to brainstorm, strategize, and complete ad hoc requests creatively, effectively, and efficiently.
Serves as subject matter expert, mentors team members, and assists with training new team members.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Configure, enhance, and support Workday HCM modules, including Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Talent/Performance, Benefits, and Integrations.
Lead development and deployment of Workday Extend apps and Orchestrate workflows to optimize HR processes.
Manage Workday security groups, foundational tables, and inbound/outbound HCM integrations.
Collaborate with People & Talent and EdTech stakeholders to design scalable solutions and improve system efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on integration, data integrity, and process automation.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, monitor recurring problems, and recommend enhancements.
Mentor team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing through job aids and training materials.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare
HSA and FSA options
Life and disability insurance
Legal assistance and identity protection
Retirement savings plan
Wellbeing programs
Discounted WGU tuition for you and your family
Flexible PTO and Sick time
11 paid holidays
Additional paid leaves, including parental leave
medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
health savings account and flexible spending account
basic and voluntary life insurance
disability coverage
accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
legal and identity theft coverage
retirement savings plan
wellbeing program
discounted WGU tuition
flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.