Title: Workday HRIS Analyst
Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com
Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Position Summary: We are seeking a Workday HRIS Analyst to support our enterprise-wide Workday implementation and long-term HR systems strategy. This role will work closely with HR, Payroll, IT, business stakeholders, and our implementation partners throughout deployment, testing, go-live, and post-production optimization. This position requires prior hands-on Workday experience. The ideal candidate understands Workday functionality, HR processes, reporting, and system administration, and can contribute immediately in a fast-paced implementation environment.
Key Responsibilities: - Support the full lifecycle of the Workday implementation, including configuration, testing, validation, and deployment activities
- Partner with implementation consultants and internal stakeholders to design and optimize HR business processes
- Configure and maintain Workday business processes, reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and security assignments
- Support data conversion, data validation, and ongoing data integrity efforts
- Execute and coordinate testing activities
- Troubleshoot Workday issues and collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and vendors to resolve them
- Assist with release management, enhancements, and post-go-live stabilization
- Create documentation, training materials, and end-user support resources
- Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and system optimization
Required Qualifications: - 3-5 years of HRIS experience
- Minimum 2+ years of hands-on Workday experience
- Experience supporting or participating in a Workday implementation, optimization, or administration environment
- Strong understanding of HR systems, workflows, and data structures
- Experience with:
- Workday reporting
- Calculated fields
- Business processes
- Security administration
- Testing/UAT
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, IT, and external partners
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with one or more Workday modules: Core HCM, Recruiting, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence
- Experience with EIBs, integrations, or data conversion activities
- Prior experience in a large-scale implementation environment
- Experience supporting post-production enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
What Makes This Opportunity Unique: - Full enterprise Workday implementation with strong implementation partners already in place
- Opportunity to help shape future-state HR technology and processes
- High-visibility role with direct impact across the organization
- Collaborative environment with strong executive and project support
- Long-term growth opportunities within HR technology and systems
