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Senior Analyst, HRIS

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    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    People, HR & Administration
  • Houston
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AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor’s in HR or related field, 5+ years with Workday (core HCM and security), preferred Workday Security cert, strong reporting skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • You will manage HRIS functions, troubleshoot Workday issues, implement enhancements, optimize security, develop reports, and train teams on system features while ensuring efficient workflows and integrations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems or a related field
  • Minimum of five years of experience working with Workday, including core HCM and security
  • Workday Security certification is strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of Workday modules and HR functions
  • Experience in business process optimization and configuration
  • Proficiency in Workday reporting tools
  • Excellent troubleshooting, problem solving and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience and intermediate knowledge of Excel required
  • Must display exceptional judgment and confidentiality

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise in areas such as employee lifecycle management, organizational structures and HCM configuration
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business requirements and document project decisions, test results and approvals
  • Ensure efficient design and implementation of HCM workflows
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Workday modules, including payroll, time tracking, benefits, recruiting, advanced compensation and others
  • Review release documentation, recommend, implement and communicate new features
  • Partner with IT and external vendors to implement and maintain system integrations
  • Communicate accurately, timely and professionally to employees, managers, payroll and other team members
  • Maintain a detailed understanding and working knowledge of the current HR system, its functions and its relationship to other information systems within the firm
  • Continuously identifies areas of improvement for processes and configurations
  • Troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues in Workday
  • Optimize security configurations to align with business needs and compliance requirements
  • Stay updated on Workday security best practices and implement improvements
  • Design and develop reports and dashboards to meet business requirements
  • Utilize Workday Prism and other tools to enhance reporting capabilities
  • Support reports with legacy data
  • Provide training and user guides to HR and business teams on Workday features and updates
  • Document system changes, configurations and processes
  • Provide knowledge transfer sessions to upskill HRIS team members

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Senior Analyst, HRIS?

The main responsibilities include providing expertise in HRIS support, optimizing HR processes in Workday, troubleshooting issues, managing security configurations, and developing reports and dashboards.

What specific software experience is required for this position?

A strong background in Workday, including core HCM and security, is required for this position.

Is certification in Workday Security preferred for this role?

Yes, Workday Security certification is strongly preferred.

What educational background is necessary for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field is necessary.

How many years of experience with Workday are required?

A minimum of five years of experience working with Workday is required.

Does the position involve collaboration with other teams or departments?

Yes, the role involves collaborating with stakeholders, IT, and external vendors.

Will there be opportunities for training and documentation in this role?

Yes, the Senior Analyst will provide training and user guides to HR and business teams on Workday features and updates.

What benefits are offered to employees in this position?

Employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical plans, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, and more.

Is confidentiality an important aspect of this role?

Yes, the position requires exceptional judgment and confidentiality.

Are employees allowed to access flexible spending accounts?

Yes, employees can access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts.

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