Systems Analyst Senior Lead

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Data and Reporting Analyst to support the HR Operations function. Reporting to the Director of Workforce Planning Operations, this contract role will provide workforce reporting, data analysis, and operational insights across Workday HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, and Learning.

This is an HR operations functional role that will collaborate with HRIS and other HR functional teams when system expertise, configuration support, or issue resolution is required., * Partner with HR leaders, functional teams, and business stakeholders to assess reporting and data needs.

• Gather and clarify business requirements and translate them into reports, dashboards, and recurring data deliverables.
• Develop and maintain standard and ad hoc Workday reports.
• Create Workday calculated fields as needed for reporting.
• Validate report logic, results, and overall data accuracy.
• Reconcile data across HR processes and investigate discrepancies.
• Analyze workforce trends and key HR metrics.
• Monitor data quality and partner with HR teams to resolve issues.
• Document report definitions, data sources, procedures, and controls.
• Coordinate with HRIS when requests require system configuration, security changes, integrations, or technical troubleshooting.
• Present findings and HR data in a clear, understandable format.
• Support audits and compliance-related reporting.
• Respond to time-sensitive reporting and data requests.
• Test and validate new or revised reports from a business-user perspective.
• Maintain appropriate data security and confidentiality.
• Develop guidance or job aids to help users understand and effectively utilize HR information.

• Demonstrated experience analyzing human resources data and developing accurate, actionable reports and dashboards.
• Strong experience with Workday reporting tools, including custom reports and calculated fields.
• Strong understanding of HR data across areas such as HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, and Learning.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
• Pivot tables
• Lookup functions
• Formulas
• Data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to validate data, identify trends, and recognize discrepancies.
• Ability to explain data and findings clearly to HR and business stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment when handling confidential employee information.
• Experience partnering with HRIS teams on system-related questions or technical issues preferred.
• Familiarity with data governance, reporting documentation, and quality-control practices preferred.
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting/data visualization tools is a plus.
• Direct Workday configuration or HRIS administration experience is NOT required.