GitLab
Technology
PrincipalHRISAnalyst,PeopleTechnology-Workday
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“Principal HRIS Analyst, People Technology - Workday at GitLab. Skills: Workday, HRIS, People technology, SOX ITGC. Define long-range strategy for HRIS. Translate business direction into roadmap”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve reliability; Reduce manual work; Expand team capability; Strengthen system connectivity
Industry & Context.
Structured problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Deep expertise in Workday, Experience coordinating end-to-end people technology programs, Knowledge of Workday integration design, Experience operating in public company, Working knowledge of SOX ITGC, Ability to partner with senior leaders, Comfort working through ambiguity, Interest in applying AI and automation, Experience using structured problem-solving
Nice to Have
Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) experience
What You'll Do.
Define long-range strategy for HRIS
Translate business direction into roadmap
Coordinate cross-functional programs
Architect scalable integrations
Drive Workday configuration
Own SOX ITGC approach
Facilitate design discussions
Develop reporting and dashboards
Promote automation and AI uses
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with People leaders; Partner with Finance leaders; Partner with Talent Acquisition; Partner with IT leaders; Work with senior stakeholders; Work with executives
Communication Scope
Communicate system recommendations
Process & Methodology
Program management
Full Job Description
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. *Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. An overview of this role As a Principal Human Resources Information Systems Analyst, People Technology - Workday, you'll shape the systems strategy behind how GitLab scales its global, all-remote workforce. In this role, you'll set the direction for Workday and the broader people technology ecosystem, turning business needs into durable system design, compliant processes, and scalable integrations. You'll partner closely with leaders across People, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and IT to guide complex programs from concept through adoption, while helping GitLab build a people technology foundation that supports speed, clarity, and infor
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