DescriptionSt. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting applications for the position of HR Application Analyst I/Application Analyst II - Workday. Reporting to the Director of Enterprise applications and Integration Services within the Office of Information Technology (OIT), this position supports the College's Workday environment through functional application expertise, day-to-day system support, and ongoing improvement of workday-enabled business processes. During implementation, the role participates in design validation, configuration review, data conversion, testing, reporting, security coordination, deployment readiness, and knowledge transfer. Following go-live, the role becomes part of the College's permanent internal Workday capability, supporting HR and Payroll users, resolving issues, maintaining the application, and helping improve processes as business needs evolve. Candidates may bring experience in enterprise technology, functional business operations, or a combination of both. Appointments may be made at the Analyst I or Analyst II level based on qualifications and approved classification. The salary range for this position is $72,990 to $92,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
QualificationsApplication Analyst I - Entry Level- Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; bachelor's degree preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- No prior professional Workday or ERP experience required.
- Recent graduates and candidates with transferable experience in business operations, data analysis, technology support, or administrative systems are encouraged to apply.
- Foundational understanding of human resources, payroll, benefits, employee records, or related processes, or demonstrated aptitude for learning these processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written communication, and customer services skills; comfort with spreadsheets, data accuracy, and learning enterpise software.
- Ability to participate in system testing, issue tracking, process documentation, training, and knowledge transfer under guidance from experienced colleagues and implementation partners.
Application Analyst II - Experienced Level- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
- Two (2) or more years of relevant professional experience in enterprise application support, business analysis, functional operations, ERP/HRIS, reporting, or technology services.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze HR or payroll business processes, assess data or reporting issues, and work with stakeholders to implement and test solutions.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot application issues, document processes, coodinate changes, and collaborate with functional teams, vendors, and technical resources.
Both Levels- Ability to maintain confidential information, follow institutional policies, and security practices, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical colleagues.
- Willingness to develop Workday expertise through project participation, training, testing, and structured knowledge transfer.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with Workday HCM, Payroll, or another HRIS/HCM platform.
- Experience supporting software implementations, system conversions, data validation, reporting, or application release testing.
- Experience in higher education or another complex, decentralized organization.
- Training or certifications in relevant business processes, information systems, data analysis, or enterprise applications.
Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.Application Instructions Application materials should include:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Three (3) Professional References
Applications can be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/196987. Questions may be directed to Jenell Sargent at [redacted]. Review of reumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
