Workday Business Analyst - onsite job

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

2d • $122,000 - $168,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented HRIS Analyst with a specialized skillset in Workday to join our HRIS team. This is onsite in Santa Clara, CA or Austin, TX. As an HRIS Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the configuration, maintenance, and enhancements of Workday Core HCM by ensuring data integrity and providing HR technology solutions to improve business processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering
• 5-7 years of experience as Workday functional expert in talent management and reporting
• Strong consultative skills and the ability to build relationships with HR and cross-functional partners
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experienced in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects and other business tools
• Ability to work in a high demand environment and manage ambiguous situations and/or directives

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Workday Core HCM subject matter expert, leading design, configuration, and testing of compensation processes.
• Support planning, execution, and delivery of end to end solutions.
• Ensure HR processes are thoughtfully designed, fully documented, and consistently executed across all HR systems through close collaboration with HR and HRIT.
• Collaborate across different teams to find solutions, assist others, and create technology-driven solutions.
• Evaluate out of the box functionality against business requirements to identify optimal solutions to meet those needs.
• Partner with HR SMEs and HRIT team members to build and document workflows and procedures for our systems.
• Rollout new technology functionality to support new initiatives and projects.
• Intake, scope, and carryout technology enhancements and changes based on stakeholder requests.
• Maintain awareness of Workday future releases / roadmap and the potential impact of those plans on current and future Workday functionality.
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset, proactively identifying and recommending improvements to processes, technology, and data quality.
• Responsible for the thorough testing and analysis of new Workday features and functionality and participates in release planning, accountable for regression testing, unit testing, User Acceptance testing and pre-launch testing / sign-off for new features or enhancements
• Assist in testing processes from creating test cases, setting up test cases, and testing different personas through the processes
• Monitor and recommend changes to improve processes, technology, and data quality.
• Responsible for understanding, creating, and implementing end to end technology processes, identifying and closing gaps in processes and dependencies and transforming the technology landscape, specifically utilizing data connections
• Uphold excellent time management skills including technical requirements gathering, integration documentation, testing plans, and cut-over plans from a technology perspective and lead stakeholders through these standards
• Use project management skills in managing projects.
• Provide overall project management for given HR system initiative.
• Use HR and technical knowledge to influence, consult, communicate and manage projects from design to successful implementation

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in a bonus program
• Stock award program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level