HRIS Analyst - Workday

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Title: HRIS Analyst

Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week, flexibility for remote)

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