Senior Workday Analyst

Job Title: Senior Workday Analyst – Compensation & Benefits / Payroll & Time Tracking
Location: Charlotte, NC | Atlanta, GA | Dallas, TX | Scottsdale/Tempe, AZ | Jacksonville, FL
Hybrid Work Schedule | Full-Time | Bonus Eligible

About the Role:
We are seeking two experienced Senior Workday Analysts to join our clients growing HR Technology team. One role will focus on Compensation & Benefits, while the other will specialize in Payroll & Time Tracking. Both roles will serve as primary Workday points of contact, supporting HR and business partners across the organization with system configuration, enhancements, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead for all Workday-related support and initiatives within your focus area.

• Configure, test, and deploy Workday updates across modules such as HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, and Performance.

• Manage annual Workday-driven initiatives (e.g., Open Enrollment, Comp Reviews, Performance Cycles).

• Maintain the Workday security model, user roles, and permissions.

• Design and deliver custom reports and dashboards tailored to HR and business needs.

• Oversee bi-annual Workday updates, including regression testing and feature adoption.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and new functionality.

• Support future Workday expansions, such as Advanced Compensation and Talent Optimization.

• Coordinate with external Workday consultants for complex integrations and projects.

• Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and system integrity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR, Business, Computer Science, or related field.

• 5+ years of relevant work experience, including 3+ years configuring/administering Workday.

• Deep functional knowledge in either Compensation & Benefits or Payroll & Time Tracking, with interest in expanding expertise across modules.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Experience managing large data sets and building dashboards.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex systems in user-friendly terms.

• Highly organized with a detail-oriented, self-starter mindset.

• Strong collaboration skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

• Must be able to handle confidential information and escalate issues appropriately.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.