Workday Analyst- HR

Milwaukee Tool•Brookfield, MT

About The Position

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Workday Analyst focused on Workday’s Talent Module. The role supports effective talent management processes and a positive experience for employees, managers, and HR partners. The analyst partners with business units and cross-functional technology teams to support cyclical talent programs, maintain system functionality, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements. The position supports administration and maintenance of Workday Talent functionality, including Performance Management, Talent Reviews, and related processes. It helps coordinate programs such as goal setting, performance reviews, talent assessments, and calibration; maintains configurations and supporting system components; and supports testing, documentation, issue resolution, and process improvements. The analyst works with stakeholders to understand business requirements, communicate system impacts, and deliver practical Workday solutions. Success includes executing talent programs accurately and on schedule, maintaining reliable functionality, resolving issues promptly, providing responsive support, and identifying improvements to processes and system usability.

Requirements

3–4 years of experience supporting Workday Talent functionality, particularly Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Calibration, or related processes.
Experience supporting cyclical talent activities such as performance reviews, goal setting, talent assessments, or calibrations.
Working knowledge of Workday business processes, configuration concepts, reporting, and security fundamentals.
Experience executing functional testing, validating system changes, and troubleshooting application issues.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a focus on accurate results.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, particularly during cyclical talent programs.
A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn new functionality and develop technical expertise.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the Workday Talent module in an enterprise environment.
Experience supporting Workday releases, regression testing, and system enhancements.
Exposure to Core HCM, Compensation, or other related Workday functional areas.
Experience supporting multiple business units, brands, or complex HR processes.

Responsibilities

Support the administration and maintenance of Workday Talent functionality, including Performance Management, Talent Reviews, and related processes.
Support cyclical talent programs, including goal setting, performance reviews, talent assessments, and calibration activities.
Maintain business process configurations, templates, questionnaires, notifications, eligibility rules, and related system components.
Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and coordinate resolutions with appropriate stakeholders.
Support configuration changes and enhancements based on established business requirements and priorities.
Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and support effective Workday solutions.
Coordinate system readiness and execution for cyclical talent programs, ensuring processes are configured, tested, and completed on schedule.
Support administration and troubleshooting of performance review and calibration processes.
Maintain process documentation, user guides, and standard operating procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, consistency, and the employee and manager experience.
Execute functional and regression testing for configuration changes, system enhancements, and Workday releases.
Document test scenarios, results, issues, and resolutions.
Evaluate existing functionality and identify opportunities to improve Workday processes and capabilities.
Support implementation of system updates and enhancements, including coordinating with impacted stakeholders.
Stay informed about relevant Workday functionality and recommend practical process improvements.
Clarify requirements with stakeholders, communicate system impacts, and support successful delivery of enhancements.
Provide timely, customer-focused end-user support and communicate technical information clearly.
Contribute to projects and initiatives that improve the effectiveness, scalability, and consistency of Workday across the organization.