Senior Workday HRIS Analyst

A professional services firm in New York City is seeking a new Senior Workday HRIS Analyst / Workday Functional Consultant. In this role, the Senior Workday HRIS Analyst / Workday Functional Consultant will support the administration and optimization of a complex Workday HCM environment.

About the Opportunity:

• Assignment Length: 3 to 6 months


• Setting: Hybrid (NYC Area; at least 4 days a week onsite; local candidates preferred!)

Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain Workday Business Process workflows across core HR functions


• Manage Workday master data, security-related business process routing, and data integrity activities


• Partner with HR, Talent, Benefits, Payroll, and business stakeholders to support operational and strategic initiatives


• Analyze and resolve complex Workday functional issues and process exceptions


• Configure, test, and support business process enhancements and system changes


• Develop and maintain self-service reporting, dashboards, and workforce analytics


• Support Workday releases, testing cycles, and continuous improvement initiatives


• Drive adoption of Workday self-service capabilities and best practices across the organization


• Ensure compliance with data governance and HR operational standards


• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of HRIS experience, including significant hands-on Workday HCM experience


• Strong expertise supporting and maintaining Workday Business Processes in a production environment


• Deep understanding of Workday core HCM data structures, organizational structures, and master data management


• Experience supporting HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, and workforce administration


• Advanced knowledge of Workday reporting, dashboards, analytics, and self-service functionality


• Proven ability to work directly with HR leadership and business stakeholders


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities


• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision


• Desired Qualifications:


• Experience supporting large enterprise Workday environments


• Exposure to Workday modules such as Talent, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Payroll, or Absence Management


• Experience participating in Workday releases, UAT, and change management efforts


• Previous consulting experience supporting multiple clients or business units