Senior Workday HRIS Analyst

Job Description: The Senior Workday HRIS Analyst provides functional, configuration, and technical support for key HR systems. This role partners closely with HR, IT, and vendor teams to support, coordinate, and execute HR systems initiatives, while also managing ongoing run-and-maintain activities such as troubleshooting, system corrections, enhancements, reporting, and process optimization. We’ve embraced a flexible, hybrid approach to work. Based on your role and personal preference, we empower you to choose where you work best. This model allows you to balance your life and bring your whole self to work. Responsibilities ​ Workday Implementation: Provide full-time support for Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) implementation activities, including requirements validation, configuration support, testing, deployment readiness, and post-go-live stabilization. Partner with workstream leads, IT, HR stakeholders, and third-party vendors to analyze requirements, research solutions, configure and test business processes, and troubleshoot issues as a technical point of contact. Support Workday Recruiting implementation activities, including recruiting business process design, candidate workflow configuration, job requisition and offer process support, testing, reporting, and adoption readiness. Conduct product demonstrations and end-user training as needed. Develop and maintain system documentation, including how-to guides, process documents, test scripts, and training materials that support system initiatives. Support data extraction, data uploads, tenant builds, validation activities, and issue resolution. Support HR system integrations and partner with technical teams to troubleshoot integration-related issues. Assist with end-to-end, regression, and user acceptance testing. Participate as a member of the project team, attending project management meetings, and contributing to project planning, status updates, risk identification, and issue resolution as needed. Post Workday Implementation: Serve as a Workday subject matter expert, overseeing system configuration, maintenance, enhancements, and optimization to ensure effective functionality and user experience. Monitor system performance and process effectiveness, evaluate enhancement requests, and develop recommendations to resolve HR systems issues and improve business processes. Lead data integrity efforts by developing data standards, performing audits, and supporting compliance with data privacy requirements. Support Workday releases by researching new functionality, assessing impacts, coordinating testing, implementing approved changes, and supporting change management plans. Create and manage HR reports, dashboards, and metrics that provide insight into workforce trends and support data-driven decision-making. Assist employees, HR partners, and vendors by answering questions related to HRIS processes, procedures, and services. Execute system audits to support validation, compliance, and ongoing data quality. Assist with maintaining system security, business process security, and reporting access. Provide guidance to business partners on system capabilities, configuration options, and process improvement opportunities. Skills and Abilities Proficient in Workday HCM modules, including: Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Talent, Recruiting, and related functional areas, with particular emphasis on Recruiting. Proficiency in Workday security, business process configuration, and report writing. Ability to evaluate issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions that support business needs. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Experience managing multiple high-priority tasks, adjusting to shifting priorities, providing quick turnaround, and meeting deadlines. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 5–7 years of hands-on technical Workday HCM experience required. Experience contributing to at least one full-cycle Workday HCM implementation required. Hands-on experience supporting a Workday Recruiting implementation required, including recruiting business processes, candidate workflows, job requisitions, offers, testing, reporting, and post-go-live support. Licenses Workday HCM certification preferred. Base Salary Range - $125,000 - $145,000 For over 175 years, Penn Mutual has empowered individuals, families and businesses on the journey to achieve their financial goals. Through our partnership with Financial Professionals across the U.S., we help instill the confidence and reliability that comes from a stronger financial future. Penn Mutual and its affiliates offer a comprehensive suite of competitive products and services to meet the unique needs of Financial Professionals and their clients, including life insurance, annuities, wealth management and institutional asset management. To learn more, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.pennmutual.com . 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