Workday HRIS Analyst III

HRIS Analyst III (Workday) – Remote | Direct Hire

Salary Range: $110,000 – $125,000

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced HRIS Analyst III with deep Workday expertise to lead advanced configuration, integrations, and system optimization across multiple modules. This role serves as a senior-level Workday subject matter expert, owning performance cycles, driving release strategy, maintaining SOX compliance, and serving as the escalation point for complex HRIS issues.

This is a fully remote, direct hire opportunity for a Workday power user who thrives in complex environments and enjoys solving sophisticated system challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Workday HRIS platform and related HR systems
• Lead advanced configuration across Core HCM, Performance, Talent, Compensation, and related modules
• Own full lifecycle management of Workday Performance cycles (goal management, review templates, calibration, eligibility rules, reporting, and security)
• Design, build, test, and maintain integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, Studio, APIs/web services)
• Monitor and troubleshoot integrations, SFTP transmissions, and file transformations
• Develop advanced reports, dashboards, and calculated fields

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• Maintain role-based security and ensure SOX compliance and internal controls
• Lead regression testing and validation for Workday biannual releases
• Evaluate new features and recommend enhancements
• Serve as escalation point for Level 3 HRIS issues and perform root cause analysis
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, IT, and vendors
• Conduct audits, uploads, data integrity checks, and documentation
• Identify automation opportunities and continuous system improvements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on HRIS experience with advanced Workday configuration and production support
• Expertise in 3+ Workday modules (Core HCM required; Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Talent/Performance, Absence, or Recruiting preferred)
• Advanced Workday Performance & Talent configuration experience
• Strong integration knowledge including EIBs, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, APIs/web services, and vendor file transmissions
• Deep expertise in reporting, dashboards, calculated fields, security administration, and SOX compliance

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• Experience leading Workday release testing and adoption strategy
• Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally

Work Authorization

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• U.S. residency required
• No sponsorship available

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, scalability, and performance of the organization’s HR technology ecosystem. As the Workday SME, this individual directly supports data accuracy, compliance, employee experience, and strategic HR initiatives. Their expertise keeps systems running smoothly and drives meaningful business impact.