Workday Analyst

Empower

1d • $72,200 - $101,975 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. As a Workday Analyst, you will serve as a subject matter expert supporting and optimizing our Workday platform across key HR modules. You’ll partner closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into system solutions that improve efficiency and data quality. Your work helps ensure our systems run smoothly, support employees, and scale with the business. This role blends analytical thinking with hands-on configuration and user support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 2–4 years of experience working with Workday in an analytical or functional role
• Working knowledge of HR processes, terminology, and best practices
• Ability to assess issues, identify solutions, and improve system performance
• Strong communication skills and ability to support a range of users
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday modules such as HCM, payroll, benefits, compensation, talent, recruiting, or learning
• Knowledge of Workday integrations, data flows, and system architecture
• Experience configuring Workday security and business processes
• Background in building Workday reports and dashboards
• Strong organization skills with a focus on continuous improvement and user adoption

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday modules to support HR processes
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into system solutions
• Evaluate new Workday features and recommend improvements aligned to business needs
• Support semi-annual Workday releases, including testing and deployment activities
• Troubleshoot system issues, support integrations, and manage data uploads using EIBs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree