Workday Absence & HCM Senior Analyst
$69,000–$136,500 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States or New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Senior Analyst to configure and optimize Workday Absence, Skills Cloud and Core HCM. Responsibilities include configuring business processes (notifications, rules, analytics, sub-processes), managing leave and time-off accruals, building and testing reports, supporting EIB/Mass Operations Management, coordinating Workday releases and feature enablement with Talent, IT and Finance, maintaining security groups, and handling Absence/Time Off/Skills Cloud/CORE HCM requests. Will document requirements, solution designs, testing plans, and project status; execute research on best practices; complete ad hoc projects; and support HR compliance/immigration integrations. Role requires collaboration with Payroll, cross-functional teams, and external vendors to ensure Workday alignment with business needs, governance over Skills Cloud, and ongoing system enhancements. Education and 2+ years Workday experience required; governance, integrations, and change management skills preferred. Wage range: $69,000 - $136,500 per year.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum two years of experience in Workday Absence and Core HCM configuration
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience configuring Workday security groups and governance
- ability to collaborate across Talent, IT, Payroll, and BU leaders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills
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