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Senior Analyst

People Technology, Workday Payroll

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Contentful

Contentful

501-1,000 employees

Digital content management platform for businesses

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$137k - $152kAnnually

+ Equity Awards

Senior, Expert

Denver, CO, USA

Category
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
JIRA
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years Workday Configuration Experience
  • Minimum 2-3 years Payroll Configuration Experience
  • Experience launching, configuring and maintaining Workday; with deep experience in Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence modules required (Benefits preferred), Workday Pro or Certified a plus
  • Experience implementing a cloud based HRIS or implementation consulting, serving as workstream lead; prefer experience working on an HR team
  • Ability to translate system and process requirements into proposals for process enhancements and systems implementation
  • Understanding of downstream impacts from and to the Payroll Functional Area when implementing system enhancements
  • Experience with quality assurance testing, scripts and bug reporting procedures
  • Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written
  • Proven ability to design and problem solve while exceeding customer expectations
Responsibilities
  • Be comfortable in all aspects of People technology, including configuration, testing of system changes, report writing, system upgrades and workflows with a focus on partnering to streamline and automate processes
  • Partner with people team to evaluate, select and implement technology solutions
  • Act as systems configuration and/or design lead on core project teams
  • Partner with teams and vendors to create, implement, and monitor integrations
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with external vendors and internal solutions teams to enhance service delivery
  • Manage and effectively communicate design, build and launch strategies
  • Proactively evaluate and test major and minor system upgrades
  • Consult on and use process and technology that makes the people team successful, including JIRA/Kanban boards, project plans, the Wiki/People Portal configuration, and others as needed
  • Perform regular Knowledge Transfers with the broader Workday team to elevate overall experience and efficiencies in the system
  • Assist in reviewing and distributing Level 2 & 3 People Technology help desk requests

Contentful provides a platform for digital content management that helps businesses create, collaborate on, and deliver content without needing to write code. Its main product is a content management system (CMS) that allows creative teams to efficiently manage digital content across various brands and channels, ensuring a consistent experience for users. This is especially useful for companies in e-commerce, digital marketing, and media, as it streamlines their content production and enhances team collaboration. Unlike many competitors, Contentful operates on a freemium model, offering basic features for free while charging for advanced capabilities. The goal of Contentful is to empower businesses to deliver high-quality digital experiences at scale.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$349.6M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The appointment of Karthik Rau as CEO, with his extensive leadership experience, could drive strategic growth and innovation.
  • Contentful Studio's launch empowers digital teams to create and manage content more efficiently, potentially increasing user satisfaction and platform adoption.
  • The company's recognition as a Silver Partner by hedgehog lab highlights its strong market position and successful implementations.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of digital content management is intense, with numerous established players potentially limiting Contentful's market share.
  • Frequent leadership changes, such as the recent CEO appointment, can lead to strategic shifts that may cause uncertainty among employees and clients.

What makes Contentful unique

  • Contentful's freemium business model allows businesses to access essential features for free, making it accessible to a wide range of users compared to competitors with higher entry costs.
  • The platform's focus on enabling non-technical teams to manage digital content without coding sets it apart from traditional CMS solutions that require technical expertise.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with hedgehog lab and SHOPLINE, enhance Contentful's capabilities in delivering comprehensive digital experiences.