Bachelor's degree with 4-6 years of Workday HCM experience, 6-8 years preferred
Advanced configuration expertise across multiple Workday HCM modules
Strong understanding of HR processes and compliance
Ability to lead medium-to-large projects and initiatives
Skilled in diagnosing complex issues and root-cause analysis
Excellent communication skills for influencing stakeholders
Experience with Workday reporting, EIBs, and integration coordination
Workday Pro or Certification preferred
Responsibilities
Lead advanced configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday HCM enhancements
Partner with HR and IT to design solutions that meet business needs
Serve as a primary escalation point for complex Workday HCM issues
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations and processes
Support governance activities related to standards and change control
Evaluate Workday releases and recommend adoption strategies
Mentor junior analysts on best practices in Workday configuration
Collaborate with integration teams to ensure data flow and process integrity
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
401k plan with company match
Opportunities for career growth and development
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
(This role has a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days flex-remote)
The Corporate Information Services Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Sr. Application Analyst-Workday.
The Sr. Application Analyst - Workday HCM serves as a technical and functional lead for the Workday HCM platform, responsible for delivering advanced configuration, solution design, and cross functional support. This role bridges the gap between day to day configuration work and long term system strategy by partnering with HR, IT, and vendor teams to design scalable solutions, lead complex enhancements, and ensure the Workday HCM ecosystem operates efficiently and reliably. The senior analyst provides expert-level troubleshooting, drives continuous improvement, and supports governance and best practices across the platform.
Key Responsibilities include:
Lead advanced configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday HCM enhancements across multiple modules
Partner with HR and IT stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure alignment with business needs and system best practices
Serve as an escalation point for complex Workday HCM issues, providing expert-level troubleshooting and analysis
Develop and maintain detailed documentation including solution designs, configuration decisions, and process flows
Support governance activities by contributing to standards, naming conventions, and change control processes
Evaluate Workday releases, assess impacts, and recommend adoption strategies for new features
Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on Workday best practices, configuration approaches, and troubleshooting techniques
Lead testing cycles for upgrades, new functionality, and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring quality and continuity
Collaborate with integration teams to support data flows, troubleshoot issues, and ensure end-to-end process integrity
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4-6 years' experience of Workday HCM with increasing responsibility, 6-8 years including leadership of complex enhancements, integrations, or module ownership preferred.
Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance requirements, and system governance
Ability to lead medium-to-large projects and cross-functional initiatives
Skilled in diagnosing complex issues and performing root-cause analysis
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and guide junior analysts
Experience with Workday reporting, EIBs, and integration coordination
Workday Pro or Workday Certification preferred
Minimal travel required
This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match.
