About the Role :

We are looking for a Senior HRIS Analyst with hands-on experience in Workday and HR systems analytics. The role involves analyzing employee data, generating actionable insights, improving HRIS processes, supporting system testing and releases, and strengthening data quality, controls, and compliance.

Responsibilities :

- Analyze employee records and HRIS data to identify trends, discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

- Generate statistical reports, dashboards, variance analyses, and executive-ready summaries to support business decisions.

- Map and optimize end-to-end HRIS processes, defining controls, performance metrics, and remediation plans.

- Evaluate existing HR systems, configurations, tools, and processes; recommend enhancements and solutions.

- Lead test planning and execution for system changes, enhancements, and releases, including defect triage and release readiness.

- Maintain process documentation, audit trails, standard operating procedures, and supporting evidence for compliance reviews.

- Develop and maintain playbooks, refine operational standards, and mentor team members on analytical and process improvement practices.

- Identify opportunities for automation, build or support prototypes, and measure efficiency gains.

- Collaborate with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to resolve issues, implement improvements, and ensure data accuracy and system effectiveness.

Requirements :

- 5 - 8 years of experience in HRIS, HR systems analysis, or a related role, with hands-on Workday experience.

- Strong understanding of Workday functionality, employee data structures, business processes, and HR data management.

- Experience with Workday reporting, calculated fields, report optimization, and dashboards.

- Proficiency in data analysis using Excel; experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools is an advantage.

- Experience in business process mapping, root-cause analysis, control design, and continuous improvement.

- Knowledge of system testing, including test case preparation, defect management, regression testing, and release validation.

- Understanding of HR data privacy, access controls, documentation, audit requirements, and compliance practices.

- Exposure to Workday modules such as HCM, Compensation, Absence, Benefits, or Recruiting is preferred.

- Familiarity with Workday integrations, EIBs, or automation tools is an advantage.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline.