Workday Analyst- HR

Milwaukee Tool•Brookfield, WI

About The Position

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Workday Analyst focused on the Workday Talent module. The role supports effective talent management processes and a positive experience for employees, managers, and HR partners across the organization. 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 calls for 3–4 years of Workday experience, hands-on exposure to Talent functionality, strong analytical skills, and an interest in using technology to improve talent processes and business outcomes. The analyst supports Workday Talent administration and maintenance, including Performance Management, Talent Reviews, and related processes. They help prepare and execute cyclical activities such as goal setting, performance reviews, talent assessments, and calibration; maintain configurations and related system components; troubleshoot issues; support enhancements; conduct functional and regression testing; maintain documentation; and collaborate with stakeholders and end users. Success includes accurate, timely talent programs, reliable and well-maintained functionality, prompt resolution of issues, responsive partner support, and ongoing process improvement.

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 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 coordination with impacted stakeholders.
Stay informed of 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 Workday's effectiveness, scalability, and consistency across the organization.