AspenTech

software

PrincipalWorkdayAnalyst

$104–131k Bedford, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Principal Workday Analyst at AspenTech. Skills: Workday technical subject matter expert, Workday HCM platform administration, Workday system configuration, Workday system enhancement, Workday system deployment, Workday reporting. Act as the Workday technical subject matter expert. Provide HR system administration and support”

What You'll Achieve.

Keep Workday business processes simple and efficient; Improve Workday processes, workflows and data integrity; Provides data summaries or statistical analysis for use in strategic planning or decision-making

Industry & Context.

software
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving and troubleshooting skills working with technical systems; Monitors reoccurring issues, system/data or process gaps and proactively identify potential sources of increased efficiency and enhancements

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, SOX compliance guidelines, highest confidentiality of employee personnel data

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years’ prior HRIS experience, 3+ in Workday, Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills working with technical systems, Ability to be flexible, adapt to change and multi-task, organizational skills and attention to detail, customer service orientation and ability to maintain a professional, friendly demeanor, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, Demonstrated ability to collaborate and participate on multi-disciplinary teams, Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, Ability to effectively present both technical and functional information and respond to questions, Demonstrated ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner

Nice to Have

3+ years report development experience strongly preferred, Power BI experience strongly preferred, Knowledge in core HCM, Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Talent/Performance, Learning and Recruiting

What You'll Do.

Act as the Workday technical subject matter expert

Provide HR system administration and support

Lead Workday HR system configuration

and deployment efforts

Design and build comprehensive Workday dashboards and reports

Support bulk data conversions

transformations and Workday EIBs

Lead continuous improvement projects

Prepare end-user documentation or training materials

Lead and manage Workday releases and updates

Provide HR systems maintenance and support

Assist with the execution of system changes

Participate in all aspects of system testing

Provide end-user troubleshooting

technology request assistance and escalation management

Monitor reoccurring issues

system/data or process gaps

Assist with broadening internal knowledge of Workday through hands-on training

Completes various human resources

and other reports and analysis

Performs other duties as assigned or as necessary

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Serve as the liaison between business teams, 3rd party vendors and IT for system integrations, enhancements and issue fixes; Partner closely with business and support teams to understand system end-user needs and provide recommendations; Educate the HR team on enhancements; Assist with broadening internal knowledge of Workday through hands-on training to HRIS and other support teams; Demonstrated ability to collaborate and participate on multi-disciplinary teams

Communication Scope

verbal communication skills; written communication skills; interpersonal communication skills; Ability to effectively present both technical and functional information and respond to questions; Demonstrated ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner

Process & Methodology

Lead Workday HR system configuration, enhancement, and deployment efforts, Lead continuous improvement projects, Lead and manage Workday releases and updates, Follow internal IT Change Management protocols for bi-weekly sprint cycles

Full Job Description

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community. ## **The Role** AspenTech is the world’s leading supplier of software that optimizes process manufacturing. We have an exciting and challenging career opportunity on our HRIS Operations team. This role will provide the right candidate with exposure to a variety of areas within the HR department, as well as the ability to build deep technical skills in administering our Workday HCM platform. The primary purpose and function of the Prinicpal HRIS Analyst is to act as the Workday technical subject matter expert, provide HR system administration and support, and lead Workday HR system configuration, enhancement, and deployment efforts. Additionally, this individual will serve as the liaison between business teams, 3rd party vendors and IT for system integrations, enhancements and issue fixes. ## **Your Impact** * Will have deep knowledge, expertise, and configuration responsibilities in one or more areas of Workday. Should possess strong knowledge in core HCM and preferably one or more of the following areas: Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Talent/Performance, Learning and Recruiting. * Design and build comprehensive Workday dashboards and reports, including advanced and matrix reports. * Support bulk data conversions, transformations and Workday EIBs. * Partner closely with business and support teams to understand system end-user needs and provide recommendations to keep Workday business processes simple and efficient. Lead and communicate system related rel

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