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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # People Systems Analyst - **Company:** Skydio, Inc. - **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** System Configuration, Data Integrity, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Regression Testing, Systems Integration, Time Tracking Software, Workday HCM, Workday Advanced Compensation, Workday Studio, EIB, Workday - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/people-systems-analyst-skydio-com-9003061 ## About the Role * Workday Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on Workday administration experience, with a strong functional understanding of at least one of our key focus areas: Payroll, Time Tracking, or Time Off and Absence. * Broad HCM Knowledge: Strong general knowledge of Core HCM, Benefits, Talent & Performance, and Advanced Compensation business processes. * Technical Toolkit: Proven experience building custom Workday reports, utilizing advanced calculated fields, and independently executing data loads via EIBs. * Analytical Mindset: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail and a passion for data integrity. * Strong Communicator: Ability to translate complex technical jargon into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders across Finance and HR. Nice-to-Haves * Exposure to or foundational knowledge of Workday Studio, Integrations, or Workday Extend. * Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth technology or manufacturing environment. ## Description As a People Systems Analyst, you will be a key player in optimizing and scaling our Workday ecosystem. You will serve as a functional contributor to our core operations, bringing a strong configuration focus to at least one (or more) of our core operational modules: Payroll, Time Tracking, or Time Off & Absence, while maintaining a solid foundational knowledge of the broader HCM suite. You will partner closely with Cross-Functional teams-including IT, Finance, and People Operations-to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions, ensuring data integrity and seamless system performance., * System Configuration & Optimization: Act as a functional administrator supporting Workday configuration, with a specific focus on one or more of the following modules: Payroll, Time Tracking, or Time Off & Absence, while collaborating on core HCM, Benefits, Talent, and Advanced Compensation. * Reporting & Analytics: Design, build, and maintain custom Workday reports and complex calculated fields to deliver actionable data insights to stakeholders. * Data & Mass Loads: Own data integrity by managing mass data updates, tenant configuration changes, and business process improvements using Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs). * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Finance, Payroll, IT, and internal People teams to troubleshoot issues, gather requirements, and deploy system enhancements. * Release & Regression Testing: Assist in the evaluation, testing, and implementation of Workday's bi-annual releases, new features, and ongoing system patches. * Support & Collaboration: Provide day-to-day tier-2 support for system bugs, configuration updates, and end-user training, working alongside internal HRIS team members to balance configuration responsibilities. ## Related Videos - [Beyond the 9–5: Designing Work Around Humans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1321-beyond-the-9-5-designing-work-around-humans) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Building Employee Experience Through Everyday Interactions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1763-building-employee-experience-through-everyday-interactions) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - How DevRel Makes Tech More Human](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2149-wearedevelopers-live-how-devrel-makes-tech-more-human) - [Delete the roles, deploy the skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2104-delete-the-roles-deploy-the-skills) - [The Future of Employee Wellbeing: Benefits, Trust & Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1808-the-future-of-employee-wellbeing-benefits-trust-performance) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Does The Tech Industry Have The Best Work-life Balance?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/427-does-the-tech-industry-have-the-best-work-life-balance) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Paying Remote Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/255-best-paying-remote-jobs)