Senior Workday HRIS Analyst

Overview

Manage and optimize Workday HR systems, supporting HR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• feature development
• workday sme
• ticket management
• release management
• documentation
• solution design

Tasks

-Lead the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of enhancements and new features, and process improvements. -Act as the subject matter expert for Workday HCM, Recruiting, Learning, Talent, and/or Time & Absence modules, providing guidance and best practices. -Manage and prioritize ServiceNow tickets, troubleshoot and resolve system issues, escalate when needed, and deliver expert-level support to functional users. -Work involves extended periods at a desk using standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, printer), with minimal physical exertion. -Partner with HR, Payroll, and Total Rewards to maintain data integrity, ensure compliance, and optimize core business processes. -Manage and support Workday releases by analyzing release notes, assessing impact impacts, conducting testing and communicating updates to stakeholders. -Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or conferences. -Develop and maintain system documentation, configuration guides, and end-user training materials to ensure adoption and knowledge transfer. -Partner with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions and system design. -Drive HR system projects and cross-functional initiatives to enhance system processes and self-service capabilities.

Requirements

• workday
• hris
• 4 years
• bachelor's
• communication
• business acumen

What You Bring

-Ability to work Monday through Friday. Role may be hybrid or remote based on proximity to an Essex corporate office; candidates must reside in California or Washington. In-person work may be required at corporate offices in Woodland Hills, Irvine, Bellevue, or San Mateo, in accordance with Essex’s hybrid policy, which may change at the company’s discretion. -Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and concise manner. -Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (B.A./B.S.) is required. -Ability to build strong partnerships with HR, Payroll, IT and business stakeholders. -Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. -Strong business acumen with the ability to understand how HR technology supports organizational goals. -A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with attention to detail. -Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. -Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills. -Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience required in Workday HRIS, including system configuration, data processing, and report generation.

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