Senior Analyst managing Workday HCM configuration and improvements at Armanino, focusing on operational efficiency and stakeholder collaboration.
Responsibilities
Lead advanced configuration and troubleshooting across Workday HCM, Compensation, and Recruiting , ensuring alignment with business needs and Workday best practices.
Serve as the primary escalation point for highly complex issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions.
Maintain system integrity through routine audits, configuration reviews, and proactive monitoring.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement new features, enhancements, and optimizations to improve system performance and user experience.
Oversee daily operations and workflow execution within HCM, Compensation, and Recruiting to ensure timely, accurate processing.
Partner with business stakeholders to analyze current processes, define future-state designs, and identify opportunities for automation or efficiency improvements.
Support and occasionally lead cyclical processes such as year-end, merit, benefits, onboarding, and compliance audits.
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual effort and enhance data accuracy.
Coordinate unit testing, regression testing, and validation for major Workday releases, enhancements, and configuration changes.
Drive the UAT process, including test planning, scenario creation, execution support, and defect resolution.
Review biannual Workday release notes to assess impacts, determine adoption opportunities, and communicate key changes to stakeholders.
Ensure all configuration changes adhere to governance, documentation requirements, and internal risk controls.
Build and maintain advanced Workday reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to support business insights and decision-making.
Conduct ongoing data quality audits, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improved transparency.
Partner with stakeholders to design scalable reporting solutions that support compliance and operational needs.
Work closely with HR team, SME Leads, and operational partners to gather requirements and provide expert-level Workday guidance.
Collaborate with adjacent Workday modules and downstream system owners to ensure data consistency and cohesive end-to-end processes.
Mentor junior and Analyst-level team members in configuration, troubleshooting, documentation, and Workday best practices.
Participate in enterprise initiatives, representing the Workday function as a subject matter expert.
Requirements
4+ years of hands‑on Workday HCM configuration experience
2+ years of experience with Workday Recruiting
4+ years of HR process experience across the employee lifecycle
Strong analytical, consultative, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to thrive in both structured and ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear functional solutions
Reliable and punctual attendance
Workday Pro: HCM Core certification
Workday Pro: Recruiting certification
Experience with Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, or Absence
Experience supporting integrations or cross‑module configuration
Familiarity with HR service delivery models or shared services environments.
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