Senior IT Workday ERP Analyst @ SEARHC

Pay Range:

Pay Range:$41.66 - $58.69

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior IT Workday ERP Analyst to serve as a subject matter expert in our Workday ERP system. In this role, you will lead the administration, configuration, integration, and optimization of Workday modules—including Human Capital Management (HCM), Payroll, Finance, and Supply Chain—to support our enterprise operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive system enhancements, mentor junior analysts, and ensure the system meets evolving business and regulatory requirements.

This is a critical position on a talented team that collectively supports SEARHC's Workday instances and the various systems they interface with. The team is comprised of outstanding professionals with a common goal of partnering with and providing next level support to SEARHC's HR, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Payroll and Supply Chain teams.

Why join SEARHC IT? Work on impactful Workday and IT projects that improve operational efficiency and align with organizational goals. Be part of a mission-driven organization that prioritizes innovation in healthcare technology. Excellent opportunities for professional growth, Workday certification and educational support, and leadership and career development. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a great working environment are just the start!

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Intellectual curiosity and mindset of continuous learning and growth.
Oversee day-to-day administration of the Workday ERP system to ensure optimal performance, data integrity, and security.
Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex system issues and provide expert resolution and guidance.
Develop and implement configuration changes and business process enhancements aligned with organizational goals.
Lead the design, configuration, and testing of Workday modules (HCM, Payroll, Finance, and Supply Chain) to meet evolving business requirements.
Manage end-to-end testing cycles—including unit, regression, and integration testing—for system updates and enhancements.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, process flows, and changes for compliance and future reference.
Assist with integrations between Workday and other enterprise systems using Workday EIBs.
Develop and optimize advanced custom reports, dashboards, and calculated fields to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define reporting requirements and implement robust data analytics solutions.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing system functionality, user experience, and operational efficiency.
Drive projects from conception through implementation, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
Work closely with HR, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT teams to align Workday configurations with business processes and regulatory requirements.
Ensure all Workday processes adhere to internal policies and external regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, SOX, etc.).
Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units, communicating project updates, system enhancements, and best practices.

Other Functions

Performs other related functions or duties as assigned or required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Mentor junior analysts and provide technical leadership on Workday best practices, process optimization, and change management.
Manage smaller projects and initiatives in the Workday ecosystem.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Current Workday PRO Certification(s) (e.g., HCM, Financials, Reporting, Integrations, Business Processes, Supply Chain, etc.) are highly desired.

Experience Required

Minimum seven (7) years’ experience working with Workday ERP systems, with a strong understanding of HCM, Payroll, Finance, and Supply Chain modules.
Current, non-expired, Workday certification(s) can be counted as one (1) year of experience. A lapse in maintaining current certification(s) used in this manner will constitute an adjustment in job title and pay.
Project management or technical experience with development or support of other large enterprise application systems (Peoplesoft, Oracle, SAP, EHRs, custom built applications, etc.) will be considered towards the minimum experience requirement as well.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Remain polite, respectful, and professional while under pressure.
Ability to logically problem solve and troubleshoot complex issues.
Highly adaptable to an ever-changing business environment.
Willingness to teach and mentor others in the ERP space.
In depth understanding of ERP life cycle.
Incident tracking or customer support software.
Manage personal goals and identify opportunities for improvement.
Comfortable interacting with departmental leadership on special projects and initiatives.
Point person on triaging high profile or time sensitive incidents.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, professional business manner and ability to interact with people at differing professional levels.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with Microsoft Power Platforms is a plus.
Other SEARHC provided computer applications.

Other Qualifications

Project management experience a plus (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD workflows is a plus.
Ability to lead complex projects with little or no oversite partnering with other team members, clients and stakeholders as needed.

Travel Required

Limited travel required.
Travel is by jet, small aircraft, or boat.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Senior IT Workday ERP Analyst

Workday ERP, IT

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