Workday Business Systems Analyst, HCM

Anthropic•San Francisco, CA

7h•$205,000 - $265,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic is seeking a talented and driven Workday Business Systems Analyst to join their People Services team. This role involves owning the technical configuration, testing, and operational excellence of the Workday HRIS, with a specific focus on Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, and Security. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, an exceptional problem solver, and looks beyond standard solutions to understand how systems should work. The analyst will partner closely with the broader People Services team, COE partners (Benefits, Comp, Talent, Payroll), and People Analytics to ensure the HRIS is secure, scalable, and a true business enabler.

Requirements

Have 5+ years of experience as a Workday Business Systems Analyst, with demonstrated expertise in system configuration, testing, and implementation
Possess strong technical skills including understanding of Workday architecture, security models, and integration methodologies
Have experience with full lifecycle Workday implementations and/or significant module expansions
Expertise in Workday HCM, Benefits, advanced Compensation, and Security modules
Are intellectually curious - you ask “why” before “how,” explore root causes rather than symptoms, and stay current on Workday and adjacent HR tech because you want to, not because you have to
Approach problems with creativity, comfortable looking past the standard or obvious solution to find an answer that actually fits the business
Treat HR data security and privacy as a non-negotiable foundation in everything you build and maintain
Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a talent for translating complex business requirements into effective technical solutions
Excel at building relationships and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels
Are detail-oriented with strong documentation skills and a commitment to process excellence
Have a track record of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Are results-oriented, with a bias toward flexibility and impact
Have a collaborative mindset and willingness to pick up slack even if it goes outside your job description

Nice To Haves

Workday certifications in HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Absence, Time tracking, Talent, Performance and/or Learning
Experience with calculated fields and business process configurations
Understanding of Workday integrations: familiarity with Workday integration tools (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, Web Services / RaaS), inbound vs. outbound patterns, authentication (SSO, SFTP, API keys / certs), typical HR integration partners (benefits providers, payroll, ATS, IdP, background check), and disciplined error handling, reconciliation, and monitoring
Knowledge of complementary HR/Finance systems and integration patterns
Experience supporting Workday in a high-growth technology company
Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools
Background in change management and user adoption strategies
Understanding of data privacy regulations and security best practices

Responsibilities

Support Workday configuration and implementation, working closely with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective system solutions
Design, test, and deploy Workday modules, integrations, and custom reports to support core business processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, document processes, and implement solutions that align with organizational goals
Develop and maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, business processes, and technical integrations
Create and maintain Workday reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights to stakeholders
Support HR and Finance teams with day-to-day system troubleshooting and enhancement requests
Lead change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new features and workflows
Manage system security, role-based permissions, and compliance requirements - treating HR data protection as a non-negotiable foundation
Stay current with Workday updates and best practices to continuously improve system capabilities
Drive the continuous improvement of Workday business processes through regular system audits and stakeholder feedback
Partner with the broader People Services team and other COEs (Benefits, Comp, Talent, Payroll) to identify opportunities for process automation and system optimization