Workday Analyst

• Senior Workday HRIS Analyst – Core HCM
• Take direct functional ownership of global enterprise Workday Core HCM architecture across international markets without getting bogged down in corporate red tape. If you are ready to lead end-to-end lifecycle configurations for a multi-billion dollar enterprise, this high-visibility 7-month initiative puts your expertise front and center.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Senior HRIS Analyst, you will serve as the primary functional expert optimizing Workday Core HCM for a globally recognized enterprise leader. You will bridge complex business needs with scalable technical solutions, driving full lifecycle projects from initial requirements gathering through deployment and release management. This engagement is a 7-month contract opportunity supporting cross-border HR operations across international regions.

• WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Lead end-to-end functional solutions for Workday Core HCM, spanning business requirements, architecture design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Configure and optimize critical employee lifecycle business processes, including Hire, Onboarding, Change Job, Termination, and Organizational Assignments.
• Partner directly with HR Business Partners, IT, Payroll, and Legal teams across multiple countries to align cross-functional workflows.
• Drive biannual Workday release cycles by evaluating new features, leading impact assessments, and implementing high-value enhancements.
• Resolve complex data integrity issues and business process failures through systematic root-cause analysis.
• Automate manual workflows across supervisory organizations and validation rules to elevate operational efficiency at scale.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 8+ years of progressive HRIS experience with deep functional expertise in Workday Core HCM.
• Proven track record leading full-lifecycle Workday enhancements, business process configurations, and system releases in complex environments.
• Hands-on mastery of Workday architecture, custom validation rules, condition rules, and security frameworks.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with experience partnering alongside global HR, Legal, and IT stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of upstream and downstream integrations across Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll, Talent, and Time Tracking.

WHY THIS ROLE

• Global Scale & Impact: Gain direct, visible ownership over an enterprise Workday ecosystem operating across international regulatory landscapes.
• Strategic Work: Focus on high-level architecture, process optimization, and complex configurations rather than repetitive, basic ticket administration.
• Portfolio Acceleration: Elevate your resume with high-visibility international transformation experience that positions you for top-tier enterprise opportunities.

COMPENSATION

This engagement offers a competitive hourly rate of $82 - $85/hr, depending on experience.