Workday Business Systems Analyst, People Systems

The shape of it

In the posting’s own words

This role is about moving the team forward, not just keeping the system running. The right candidate is passionate about where AI and internal tooling can make People Systems more effective, and treats "the way it's always been done" as a starting point to question rather than a constraint.

What it asks for · 12

• Have deep hands-on working knowledge of Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking (PATT) configuration and design, business process configuration, and Security
• Have hands-on working knowledge of Workday Core HCM
• Have worked in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and know how to flex between roles
• Possess strong technical skills including understanding of Workday architecture, security models, and integration methodologies
• Have experience with full lifecycle Workday implementations and/or significant module expansions
• Are intellectually curious, you ask "why" before "how," explore root causes rather than symptoms, and stay current on Workday and adjacent HR tech because you want to, not because you have to
• Approach problems with creativity, comfortable looking past the standard or obvious solution to find an answer that actually fits the business
• Treat HR data security and privacy as a non-negotiable foundation in everything you build and maintain
• Excel at building relationships and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels
• Are detail-oriented with strong documentation skills and a commitment to process excellence
• Have a track record of managing multiple competing priorities, with a bias toward flexibility and impact
• Have a collaborative mindset and willingness to pick up slack even if it goes outside your job description

Also a plus

• Have 7+ years of experience as a Workday Business Systems Analyst, with demonstrated expertise in system configuration, testing, and implementation
• Workday Pro accreditations or Workday partner certifications in HCM, Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking
• Understanding of Workday integrations: familiarity with Workday integration tools (EIB, Core Connectors including PECI/PICOF/DCoD, Workday Studio, SOAP/REST Web Services / RaaS), inbound vs. outbound patterns, authentication (SSO, SFTP, API keys / certs), typical HR integration partners (benefits providers, payroll, ATS, IdP, background check), and disciplined error handling, reconciliation, and monitoring
• Exposure to Workday Prism Analytics, Extend, or advanced reporting beyond standard report writer
• Experience applying AI tools to HRIS or People operations work, or strong interest in building that muscle
• Knowledge of complementary HR/Finance systems and integration patterns
• Understanding of data privacy regulations and security best practices

Tools and skills named

Words the posting leans on

• workday20×
• business13×
• security13×
• system13×
• configuration9×
• payroll9×
• people9×
• data8×
• hcm8×
• maintain7×
• partner7×
• changes6×
• configure6×
• integration6×
• report6×
• domains5×

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