HRIS Analyst

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Senior HRIS Analyst with deep Workday expertise to shape and scale our HR technology ecosystem. In this role, you will move beyond day-to-day system support to play a strategic part in translating business needs into well-designed Workday solutions that enable growth, efficiency, and exceptional employee experiences., * Serve as a Workday HCM subject matter expert, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing business processes, calculated fields, and module functionality.

• Lead and support system enhancements, releases, and new feature implementations in partnership with People Technology Leads.
• Proactively identify opportunities for automation and improve efficiency by analyzing current-state processes and future business needs.
• Stay current on Workday releases and best practices and recommend relevant improvements.
• Maintain data accuracy and integrity through audits, validation, and ongoing monitoring.
• Build and maintain Workday reports and dashboards.
• Support compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations, including SOX and GDPR, and assist with audits as needed.
• Lead and support Workday initiatives, including module implementations, business process redesigns, and global rollouts.
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate business needs into scalable system solutions.
• Manage key implementation activities, including requirements, design, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.
• Collaborate across teams to anticipate evolving business needs and continuously improve HCM solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex Workday issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support employee lifecycle processes, mass data updates, system testing, and scheduled maintenance.
• Maintain system documentation, process guides, and support procedures.

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday experience in configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and experience configuring Workday HCM, Compensation, Talent & Performance, and Security.
• Experience supporting or leading Workday implementations, enhancements, or other significant system changes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into effective solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Knowledge of HR data privacy, security, and compliance requirements, including SOX and GDPR.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business, or a related field.
• Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience supporting a global workforce.
• Strong experience with Workday reporting, including creating and maintaining standard and ad hoc reports.