Workday HCM Analyst

A bit about us 

Genius Sports is the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media.

Our mission is to champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties - from the rights holder all the way through to the fan.

We are the trusted partner to over 500 sports organisations globally, capturing the highest quality data for many of the world’s largest leagues and federations such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, English Premier League, Serie A, FIBA and the NCAA.

From enabling leagues to take control of their official data, to creating immersive fan experiences for sports, betting and media organisations, we are driven to deliver the difference for our partners.

About your role

Genius Sports is looking for a Workday HCM Analyst to join the Business Systems team. You will play a key role supporting the People Operations team and the growing business! This is an exciting opportunity to join Genius Sports as we accelerate our growth and build strong foundations across our systems.

Who you are

• An experienced HCM Administrator/Analyst with a minimum of 2+ years’ experience.  Workday HCM plus one or more of the following modules: Onboarding Core & Advanced Compensation, Time Off & Leave, Expenses, Talent Management, Learning

• Experienced working with Ticketing systems, such as Jira.

• A strong communicator and able to build good relationships with colleagues in HR, Tech and across the business.

• A good listener, with the ability accurately collect information to understand and assess your stakeholder’s requirements.

• A multitasker, with experience working in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll bring

• A strong attention to detail

• An analytic mind and attention to detail.

• Accountability, with the ability to prioritise your workload and provide timely updates through to completion.

• A curious and creative mind, with an enthusiasm to learn & grow.

What you’ll do

• Serve as the Business Systems partner supporting HR areas in Workday

• Serve as a consultative partner to business and HR leaders in service delivery

• Design and maintain system configuration, such as Supervisory Orgs and Workteams, Cost Centers

• Assist with Business Partner queries, e.g. corrections and rescinds

• Test, validate and implement Business Process changes in Workday

• Work to meet expected business performance goals by providing full range of customer service

• Provide input to Workday Team Lead, Workday Team Members, and stakeholders as appropriate

• Participate in scheduled and ad hoc training to improve policy and process acumen

• Other projects and duties as may be required by business needs

• Follow best practice principles in relation to system configuration

• Create & maintain user guides and documentation.

• Support with system upgrades.

This role is eligible for hybrid working - 2 days in the office and 3 days from home, but we work flexibly to balance the needs of people, projects & office space.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary, variable compensation and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities. 

How we work

We have adapted a forward-thinking ‘Ways of Working’ framework, which sets out (amongst other things) the opportunities for Geniuses to work flexibly, remotely and on working holidays. It affects different teams and locations differently, so please ask for further information in how it would work with this role.

Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what’s achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organisation and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses. 

Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.