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PeoplePlatformAnalyst
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“People Platform Analyst. Skills: Workday HCM, Workday Payroll, Workday Absence, HRIS platforms. Serve as key analyst for Workday modules. Support configuration, maintenance, and system enhancements”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–4 years of experience with Workday or similar HRIS, Understanding of Core HCM, Payroll, and Absence modules, Experience in system configuration, Experience with business process frameworks, Experience with HR data management, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Process improvement mindset, Ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment, Ability to work in a fast-changing environment, High level of integrity, High level of confidentiality, Commitment to data accuracy
Nice to Have
Workday certification is a plus
What You'll Do.
Serve as key analyst for Workday modules
Support configuration
and system enhancements
Analyze business requirements
Translate requirements into Workday designs
Translate requirements into Workday configurations
Support end-to-end configuration
Support troubleshooting of payroll processes
Support troubleshooting of absence processes
Support troubleshooting of HR core processes
Support optimization of payroll processes
Support optimization of absence processes
Support optimization of HR core processes
Assist in payroll integrations
Assist in HR integrations
Coordinate system testing
Execute system testing
Support Workday biannual release cycles
Ensure readiness for new features
Ensure readiness for updates
Develop documentation
Develop training materials
Perform root cause analysis
Contribute to timely resolution
Contribute to continuous improvement
Ensure configurations remain audit-ready
Ensure changes remain audit-ready
Ensure documentation remains audit-ready
Ensure compliance with internal standards
Collaborate with global HR teams
Collaborate with People Platform teams
Support scalable system processes
Support repeatable system processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Global HR teams; People Platform teams; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Simplify complex concepts
Full Job Description
## Accountabilities Serve as a key analyst for Workday Payroll, Absence, and Core HCM modules, supporting configuration, maintenance, and system enhancements. Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday system designs and configurations. Support end-to-end configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization of payroll, absence, and HR core processes. Assist in payroll and HR integrations with external vendors such as tax authorities, benefits providers, and financial institutions. Coordinate and execute system testing, including UAT, regression testing, and validation of new releases or enhancements. Support Workday biannual release cycles, ensuring readiness for new features and updates. Develop documentation, user guides, and training materials for end users and stakeholders. Perform root cause analysis of system issues and contribute to timely resolution and continuous improvement. Ensure all configurations, changes, and documentation remain audit-ready and compliant with internal standards. Collaborate with global HR and People Platform teams to support scalable and repeatable system processes. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience; Workday certification is a plus. 3–4 years of experience working with Workday or similar HRIS platforms. Strong understanding of Core HCM, Payroll, and Absence modules within Workday. Experience in system configuration, business process frameworks, and HR data management. Familiarity with payroll integrations, HR reporting, and security configuration principles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a process improvement mindset. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical users. Ability to work in a global, cross-functional, and fast-changing environment. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to
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