HRIS Systems Analyst I / Data Management Analyst

Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented HRIS Systems Analyst I / Data Management Analyst to join the People Experience team. This role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and governance of employee and organizational data within Workday. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR operations, HRIS systems, data management, and process improvement while working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
As part of the Data Management team, you will support HR data processing, auditing, position management, system testing, governance activities, and continuous process improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality employee data and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve Workday Help cases, providing timely support for HR data and transaction requests.
• Process, maintain, and validate employee and organizational data in Workday while ensuring compliance with established procedures and controls.
• Support Position Management activities, including creation, maintenance, and validation of position records.
• Investigate and resolve HR data discrepancies and transaction issues in partnership with People Team stakeholders.
• Perform recurring data audits, quality reviews, and integrity checks to identify and correct data anomalies.
• Prepare, validate, and process mass data uploads using Workday Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB).
• Maintain process documentation, work instructions, and knowledge management materials.
• Support SOX compliance, audit activities, and HR data governance requirements.
• Participate in Workday testing related to system releases, enhancements, and process updates.
• Collaborate with global HR and cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity and resolve operational issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve, automate, and streamline HR data management processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with HR data, HR systems, HR operations, data management, or a related analytical function.
• Hands-on experience with Workday, including employee, organizational, and position data management.
• Understanding of Position Management and position-based HR processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Advanced Formulas
  • Data Filtering and Analysis
  • Large Dataset Management
• Experience performing data validation, auditing, and quality assurance activities.
• Experience preparing and processing mass data uploads using Workday EIBs.
• Knowledge of HR data governance, compliance controls, and SOX requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Workday testing and release management activities.
• Experience with HR process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to global HR operations and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of HRIS best practices and data governance frameworks.

Required Skills

• Workday HRIS
• Workday EIB
• HR Data Management
• Position Management
• Employee Data Administration
• Organizational Data Management
• Data Validation
• Data Auditing
• SOX Compliance
• HR Operations
• Excel (Advanced)
• Pivot Tables
• Reporting & Analytics
• Data Governance
• Process Improvement.
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• HR, HRIS, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or related certifications/qualifications are preferred.