Workday Analyst - HR, Workday Talent

Job Description:

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Workday Analyst with a focus on Workday’s Talent Module. This role will play an important part in enabling effective talent management processes and delivering a positive experience for employees, managers, and HR partners across the organization.

The Workday Analyst will partner various business units and cross-functional technology teams to support cyclical talent programs, maintain system functionality, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of Workday experience, hands-on exposure to Talent functionality, strong analytical skills, and an interest in leveraging technology to improve talent processes and business outcomes.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities

Workday Talent Support and Administration

• Support the ongoing administration and maintenance of Workday Talent functionality, including Performance Management, Talent Reviews, and related processes.
• Support cyclical talent programs, including goal setting, performance reviews, talent assessments, and calibration activities.
• Maintain existing business process configurations, templates, questionnaires, notifications, eligibility rules, and related system components.
• Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and coordinate resolutions with appropriate stakeholders.Support configuration changes and enhancements based on established business requirements and priorities.

Talent Process Execution

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and support effective Workday solutions.
• Coordinate system readiness and execution for cyclical talent programs, ensuring processes are configured, tested, and completed on schedule.
• Support the administration and troubleshooting of performance review and calibration processes.
• Maintain process documentation, user guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, consistency, and the employee and manager experience.

Testing and Continuous Improvement

• Execute functional and regression testing for configuration changes, system enhancements, and Workday releases.
• Document test scenarios, results, issues, and resolutions to support quality system delivery.
• Evaluate existing functionality and identify opportunities to improve Workday processes and capabilities.
• Support the implementation of system updates and enhancements, including coordination with impacted stakeholders.
• Stay informed of relevant Workday functionality and recommend practical improvements to existing processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with stakeholders to clarify requirements, communicate system impacts, and support successful delivery of enhancements.
• Provide timely, customer-focused support to end users and communicate technical information in a clear, accessible manner.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives that enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and consistency of Workday across the organization.

The TOOLS you'll bring with you

• 3-4 years experience supporting Workday Talent functionality, particularly Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Calibration, or related processes.
• Experience supporting cyclical talent activities such as performance reviews, goal setting, talent assessments, or calibrations.
• Working knowledge of Workday business processes, configuration concepts, reporting, and security fundamentals.
• Experience executing functional testing, validating system changes, and troubleshooting application issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a focus on delivering accurate results.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, particularly during cyclical talent programs.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to learn new functionality and develop technical expertise.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have

• Experience supporting Workday Talent module in an enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting Workday releases, regression testing, and system enhancements.
• Exposure to Core HCM, Compensation, or other related Workday functional areas.
• Experience supporting multiple business units, brands, or complex HR processes.

What Success Looks Like

• Cyclical talent programs are executed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Workday Talent functionality is reliable, well-maintained, and aligned with business requirements.
• System issues are investigated and resolved promptly, with appropriate documentation and communication.
• Talent and HR partners receive responsive support and effective technology solutions.
• Opportunities to improve processes, system usability, and operational efficiency are consistently identified and addressed.

We provide these great perks and benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401(k) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more!

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.