Principal HRIS Analyst
Core
Lead configuration and design of Workday HCM modules, with expert-level ownership of Advanced Compensation, to translate HR strategy into scalable global solutions.
Role type
Principal HRIS Analyst (Workday)
Builds
Production Workday configurations, business processes, and integrations for global HR operations
Domain
Human Resources / HRIS / Workday Platform
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Workday Advanced Compensation configuration, Workday Core HCM configuration, Workday Absence and Time Tracking configuration, Workday integrations (Studio, EIB, Core Connectors), Workday security and role-based access, Workday reporting and calculated fields, global deployment and localization, program management, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Workday HCM certification, Workday Integration certification, AI-driven HR tools familiarity, mentoring HRIS analysts
Technologies
Workday, Workday Skills Cloud, Workday Assistant, Workday Studio, Workday EIB, Workday Core Connectors, Workday PECI/PICOF
Responsibilities
Design, configure, test, and deploy compensation plans, eligibility rules, and bonus programs; Lead configuration of Workday modules including Core HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, and Learning; Drive end-to-end delivery of Workday enhancements and new functionality; Integrate Workday Skills Cloud and AI-driven features; Partner with regional HR teams to translate strategic goals into system capabilities; Design advanced Workday reports and dashboards for actionable insights
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight