Workday HRIS Analyst

Equity Trust Company•Westlake, OH

52d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Workday HRIS Analyst is responsible for the administration, maintenance, configuration, and optimization of our Workday HCM system. This role serves as a subject matter expert on Workday functionality, supporting end users, managing system configurations, ensuring data integrity, and partnering with HR and business stakeholders to leverage Workday capabilities that support organizational goals. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with business acumen and excellent customer service orientation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field, or Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
2-4 years of HRIS experience
minimum of 2 years hands-on experience with Workday HCM
Experience with Workday configuration, security administration, and business process design
Demonstrated experience with HR data management and reporting
Strong proficiency with Workday HCM core modules
Experience with Workday Report Writer and calculated fields
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
Understanding of HR business processes and data relationships
Experience with data integrity and quality management
Ability to create and modify Workday security roles and groups

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting HRIS implementations or system upgrades preferred
Experience in financial services or regulated industry a plus
Workday Pro Certification in HCM or other modules preferred
Experience with Workday integrations (Studio, Orchestrate, EIB, Core Connectors)
Knowledge of Workday Extend or BIRT reporting
Familiarity with SQL or other database query languages
Experience with other HRIS platforms (Dayforce, ADP, etc.)
Project management experience

Responsibilities

Administers and maintains Workday HCM modules including Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Payroll
Configures business processes, workflows, security roles, and custom objects in Workday
Manages system maintenance including security group assignments, calculated fields, and conditional rules
Creates and maintains employee lifecycle business processes (hire, job change, termination, leave, etc.)
Coordinates Workday releases and updates, testing new features and functionality
Monitors system performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization
Maintains system documentation including configuration guides, process flows, and standard operating procedures
Ensures data accuracy and integrity across all Workday modules
Performs regular data audits and implement corrective actions
Manages mass data uploads, imports, and exports using EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder)
Develops and executes data validation rules and error resolution processes
Creates and maintains custom fields and data structures to meet business needs
Partners with IT on system integrations and data feeds between Workday and other systems
Supports payroll processing through accurate data management and validation
Designs, builds, and maintains standard and custom reports using Workday Report Writer
Creates dashboards and advanced analytics to support business decision-making
Responds to ad-hoc reporting requests from HR and business leaders
Develops calculated fields and composite reports for complex data analysis
Trains managers and HR team members on self-service reporting capabilities
Maintains report inventory and documentation
Monitors report usage and optimize performance
Provides tier 2 and tier 3 support for Workday end users, managers, and HR team
Troubleshoots system issues and work with Workday Support when needed
Creates and maintains training materials including job aids, quick reference guides, and video tutorials
Conducts training sessions for new users, new hires, and system updates
Supports change management initiatives related to Workday enhancements
Maintain Workday knowledge base and FAQ resources
Responds to user questions via email, phone, and ticketing system
Identifies opportunities to leverage Workday functionality to improve HR processes
Partners with HR team and business stakeholders on system enhancement projects
Participates in Workday optimization initiatives and best practice implementation
Stays current on Workday product roadmap and new feature releases
Supports annual processes including performance reviews, compensation planning, and benefits enrollment
Contributes to HRIS strategy and long-term system planning
Documents process improvements and measure impact
Follows assigned work schedule with regular and predictable attendance
Performs other duties as assigned