[Remote] HRIS Analyst REMOTE

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The hiring organization is a confidential higher education organization investing in its Workday environment and internal HR technology capabilities. The Workday HRIS Analyst will administer and improve Workday HCM, support multiple functional areas, and work with HR and IT stakeholders on system enhancements, data accuracy, reporting, and releases.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a Workday HRIS Analyst to support the administration, configuration, and continuous improvement of a Workday HCM environment
• This individual will play a key role in maintaining system functionality, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing business processes across multiple Workday modules
• The analyst will collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders to understand business needs, implement system enhancements, maintain data accuracy, and support reporting and release activities
• This role will also serve as a primary functional resource between HR, IT, and external partners while helping strengthen internal Workday knowledge and capabilities

Skills

• Hands-on experience with Workday business process configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of Workday Core HCM functionality
• Experience supporting multiple Workday functional areas, such as Recruiting, Compensation, Talent and Performance, Time Tracking, or Absence
• Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into system configurations and process improvements
• Experience supporting Workday reporting, data integrity, and system enhancements
• Familiarity with Workday testing, release management, and configuration updates
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Previous experience supporting Workday within a higher education environment
• Experience partnering with HR, IT, and external Workday implementation teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process optimization
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• 2–5 years of experience supporting or administering Workday HCM preferred

Benefits

• Fully remote; must work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours

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