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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hris Analyst (Workday - **Company:** Earnin - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $226,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Governance, Data Security, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Programming Tools, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Github, Identity and Access Management, Network Troubleshooting, Software Architecture, Workday Integrations, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, System Testing, Systems Integration, Test Case, Strategies of Testing, GitHub Copilot, Workday HCM, Workday Security, Advanced Reports, Workday Advanced Compensation, Workday HRIS, EIB, GPT, Workday - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-hris-analyst-workday-mountain-view-ca--a82fb40e-3167-4100-986c-6e7b0f14da94 ## About the Role * 4+ years of HRIS experience with deep Workday expertise * Strong configuration experience in Core HCM & Security * Experience with Workday configuration including Business Process Framework, Security, and Advanced Reporting (Calculated Fields) * Experience partnering cross-functionally with People, Finance, and IT teams * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Experience creating structured documentation and leveraging AI tools to enhance system design, testing, and analysis * Advanced analytical and technical skills for translating and analyzing business needs into requirements, driving implementations, and delivering effective, value-adding solutions * Exceptional technical aptitude and strong desire for learning new technologies and solution architectures * Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, or similar tools) as part of your software development workflow? * Experience with Workday's systems below is a plus: * Advanced Compensation * Payroll * Integrations (EIB, Studio, API exposure) * Talent/Performance modules * Experience supporting Workday implementations or major system transformations is a plus. * Experience in global and matrixed organizations is a plus. * Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or equivalent is a plus. * Experience designing workflows across different areas in the employment lifecycle (recruiting, onboarding, career development, off-boarding) is a plus., Acceptance Testing, Access Control, Actuals, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Business Analysis, Business Growth, Business Operations, Business Processes, Career Development, Channel Strategies, Computer Security, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Documentation, Ecosystems, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Funding, Genetics, GitHub, HRIS/HRMS, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interest Rates, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Matrix Management, Military, Needs Assessment, Onboarding, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Product Development, Programming Tools, Reconciliation, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Reporting Dashboards, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Security Architecture, Security Monitoring, Software Development, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Maintenance, Systems Scalability, Test Case, Test Design, Test Strategy, Time Management, Workforce Planning ## Description We are seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst to own and evolve our Workday platform, with a primary focus on Core HCM and Security. This role is responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing scalable people systems that enable business growth and operational efficiency. You will act as a strategic partner to People, Finance, and IT teams-translating business needs into system solutions while ensuring data integrity, security, and streamlined processes across the employee lifecycle. We are in the midst of an exciting Intelligent Work Systems transformation, evolving from manual operations to designing AI-enabled, cross-system workflows that scale across the enterprise. We're looking for someone with a strong Workday foundation and an inventor mindset to help build what's next., * Own configuration and ongoing optimization of Workday Core HCM and Security frameworks * Design and maintain business processes, workflows, and system controls across the employee lifecycle * Lead system enhancements, releases, and feature adoption Security & Data Governance * Design and manage Workday security architecture (roles, domains, permissions) * Ensure compliance with audit, privacy, and data governance standards * Partner with IT and Security teams on access controls and risk mitigation System Strategy & Optimization * Ensure Workday is not operated in isolation but as part of a broader enterprise ecosystem; design solutions that support end-to-end business processes across systems, including access governance, compliance, and cross-functional workflow orchestration * Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate People processes through Workday and integrated systems * Drive scalable solutions that reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy * Contribute to the Workday roadmap by defining and prioritizing enhancements based on business impact, scalability, and system health * Establish and maintain system governance and best practices * Partner with People Operations and external Workday support to manage escalations, prioritize issues, and drive systemic resolution of recurring problems * Ensure data consistency and integrity across Workday and downstream financial systems, including reconciliation of headcount, compensation, and organizational structures used in financial reporting and planning. * Develop and maintain system documentation (business processes, decision logic, architecture diagrams); leverage AI tools to accelerate documentation, identify logic gaps, and propose enhancements Reporting & Insights * Build and maintain advanced Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields * Partner with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights across People and Finance * Ensure consistency and integrity of workforce data Cross-Functional Partnership * Partner with People Ops, Total Rewards, Finance, and IT to translate business requirements into system solutions * Act as a subject matter expert on Workday capabilities and limitations * Act as a key partner to Finance in supporting workforce planning, budgeting, and actuals reporting by ensuring accurate and timely workforce data * Support testing strategy (UAT) and ensure high-quality system deployments * Leverage AI and structured methodologies to define test strategies, generate test cases, support design reviews, and proactively identify logic gaps or architectural improvements prior to deployment Integrations & Troubleshooting * Partner with technical and business teams to support Workday integrations and data flows * Troubleshoot system issues, root cause errors, and implement scalable fixes * Partner closely with Workday architects and platform engineers to align on architecture, ensure scalable solutions, and support enterprise-wide workflow design ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [HR Tech: An Essential Ingredient for Tech-Driven Business Transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1482-hr-tech-an-essential-ingredient-for-tech-driven-business-transformation) - [Speak, Code, Deploy: Transforming Developer Experience with Voice Commands](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1159-speak-code-deploy-transforming-developer-experience-with-voice-commands) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)