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# Senior Workday Analyst

- **Company:** Carter’s, Inc
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Microsoft Office, Pivot Tables, Regression Testing, Workday HCM, Performance Monitor, Real Time Data, Data Management, Workday
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/D3C694A5469E4B4BB8794B574B22C61E/job/

## About the Role

* 3-5 years of experience or training with Workday HCM, with a focus on configuration and optimization
 * Expertise in HR operations, including Performance Management, Learning, and Talent processes
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required; advanced Excel skills including data validation, formulas, and pivot tables required.
 * Proven ability to consult with senior stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions

Preferred:

 * Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on root cause analysis and solution design
 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

## Description

The Senior Workday Analyst is a strategic and technical leader responsible for optimizing and advancing the Performance, Learning, and Talent functions within Workday, with a strong emphasis on user experience and adoption. This role will report to the Director of Workday and serves as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, driving enterprise-wide solutions that enhance the employee lifecycle and enable data-driven decision-making.

Workday Strategy, Optimization & Leadership (50%)

 * Create and optimize dashboards (e.g., Team Performance dashboards) to provide employees and admins with actionable insights, clear visuals, and real-time data to support decision-making
 * Lead the design and optimization of business processes with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and user experience
 * Partner with HR leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to define strategy, prioritize initiatives, and align Workday capabilities with business goals
 * Maintain master data values in Workday and data integrity by developing processes to audit, analyze, and resolve potential issues through a root cause analysis.
 * Lead and support enterprise processes such as performance cycles, talent reviews, and learning campaigns

Workday Releases, Change Management & Enablement (30%)

 * Own evaluation and implementation of Workday releases, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance system functionality and user experience
 * Lead end-to-end deployment activities, including impact assessments, regression testing, integration validation, and performance monitoring
 * Develop and execute change management strategies to drive awareness, adoption, and effective utilization of Workday features
 * Create and deliver training, documentation, and enablement materials for end users, HR partners, and system administrators

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement (20%)

 * Act as a trusted advisor and key liaison between HR, IT, and business stakeholders
 * Influence decision-making by presenting insights, recommendations, and system capabilities in a clear and compelling way
 * Lead communication strategies for system updates, enhancements, and process changes
 * Ensure alignment across stakeholders and maintain transparency on priorities, timelines, and outcomes


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