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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Workday HRIS Analyst - onsite based job - **Company:** Applied Materials - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,500.0 - $193,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Unit Testing, Data Integrity, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Microsoft PowerPoint, Regression Testing, Release Management, HR Software, Information Technology, Workday HRIS, Workday Talent, Workday - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1832d0fa482a8003 ## About the Role * 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 * Ability to learn quickly and work within tight deadlines; self-starter; must take personal initiative and willingly assume responsibility and ownership * Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment Ability to work in a high demand environment and manage ambiguous situations and/or directives * Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and determine appropriate solutions * 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 ## Description Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented HRIS Analyst with a specialized skillset in Workday to join our HRIS team. As an HRIS Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the configuration, maintenance, and enhancements of our Workday Talent and Performance modules by ensuring data integrity and providing HR technology solutions to improve business processes., * Collaborate across different teams to find solutions, assist others, and create technology-driven solutions. You dig deeper to understand the desired outcome instead of simply taking requests at face value. You offer advice that strikes a balance between meeting business requirements and developing scalable, top-notch technology solutions and experiences. * 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 * Create and maintain clear, comprehensive, documented business requirements for requested changes, enhancements, or projects; accountable for articulating functional processes from beginning to end and providing thought leadership on functionality and design * Maintain awareness of Workday future releases / roadmap and the potential impact of those plans on current and future Workday functionality * Ensure day-to-day systems support is balanced with strategic enhancements and projects related to payroll and time and absence * 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 * Assess out of the box reporting/dashboard against business requirements and determine best solutions to meet requirements * 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. 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