Sr. HRIS Analyst (Must have recent Workday Experience!)

MMD Services
Chicago, IL, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$130,000.0 - $145,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel System Configuration Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Excel Formulas Pivot Tables Information Technology Workday HRIS Workday

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workday Senior Analyst to support and optimize the Workday platform. This role is responsible for system configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement across multiple Workday HR modules. The ideal candidate will bring strong functional and technical expertise to ensure the system effectively supports business operations and strategic goals., * Serve as a subject matter expert for multiple Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Talent, Reporting, Learning).

  • Lead configuration, testing, and deployment of new features, system enhancements, and Workday releases.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting, system maintenance, and ongoing support, resolving complex issues efficiently.
  • Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and other business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
  • Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and calculated fields.
  • Manage and maintain security configuration, including domain and role-based security.
  • Create and maintain documentation such as business process flows, configuration guides, and training materials.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Workday?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience configuring, implementing, and supporting Workday modules.

  • Strong functional and technical expertise in at least three (3) Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Benefits, Absence, Compensation, Talent, Payroll).
  • Experience leading Workday release cycles, including testing and deployment.
  • Solid understanding of HR business processes.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Strong reporting experience, including building and utilizing calculated fields; matrix reporting experience a plus
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

About the company

Our client is a global organization, named one of the largest in the Automobile industry! They are rapidly growing and going through a robust digital transformation. The business and senior leadership have put a huge emphasis on technology initiatives and are looking for passionate team members to contribute to the growth and development of the technical environment. This is a hybrid role located in Rosemont.

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