Lead HRIS Analyst - HR Information Systems

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The Lead HRIS Analyst will support the maintenance and enhancement of the Workday HCM system. This role will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve efficiencies and automate processes using the Workday platform. The Lead HRIS Analyst will optimize system functionality through continuous process improvements and enhancements to provide an excellent end-user experience. You are required to have very deep knowledge of the skills necessary to perform your role, and the structure of the technology for which you are responsible. You will guide others through problem solving whether it is a technical issue, project impediment, or conflict.

Essential Functions

• Support system administration, including business process configuration and design of Workday HR.
• Collaborate with HR and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deploy high-quality solutions in an Agile framework.
• Understand system pain points, determine root causes, and develop solutions in Workday to address short-term and long-term requirements.
• Identify and manage dependencies and downstream impacts of projects to minimize adverse effects on the system and business processes.
• Design and develop custom reports to meet business requirements.
• Configure and administer security in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Deliver end-user support by conducting root cause analysis and resolving issues through the ticketing system.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for the design, configuration, and testing of requested changes and enhancements.
• Manage the design and development of deliverables independently.
• Support Workday release activities.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years experience with an HR ERP system development role (Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.) troubleshooting and resolving environment issues for enterprise software applications.
• At least 5 years of experience in Workday HCM with expertise in multiple modules.
• Proficient in Workday report writing (custom, advanced, matrix, and composite), dashboards, and hubs.
• Strong understanding of Workday functional modules and their associated business processes.
• Proven proficiency in configuring and maintaining Workday functional modules.
• Strong knowledge of Workday Business Process frameworks, workflows, and security implications.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday configurations and solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting and configuring at least three Workday modules, such as HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Compensation, Benefits, or Talent Management.
• Exposure to scripting/programming with a foundational understanding of AI-assisted automation. Ability to leverage emerging AI technologies to enhance HR technology solutions and operational efficiency is a plus.
• Experience serving as a Functional Lead on a large-scale, end-to-end Workday implementation, including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders and drive successful delivery of Workday initiatives in complex organizational environments.
• Willingness to work until 2 pm EST /11:30 pm IST 

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field.

Preferred Certifications

• Workday Certifications

To ensure a secure hiring process we have implemented several identity verification steps, including submission of a government issued photo ID. We conduct identity verification during interviews, and final interviews may require onsite attendance. All candidates must complete a comprehensive background check, in-person I-9 verification, and may be subject to drug screening prior to employment. The use of artificial intelligence tools during interviews is prohibited and monitored. Misrepresentation will result in immediate disqualification from consideration.

Mandatory Requirements:

Employees must have a high-speed broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 50 Mbps and the ability to set up a wired connection to their home network to ensure effective remote work. These requirements may be updated as needed by the business.

Evolent is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact [email protected] for further assistance.

The expected base salary/wage range for this position is $. As part of our total compensation package, Evolent is proud to offer comprehensive benefits (including health insurance benefits) to qualifying employees. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals, which may vary above and below the stated amounts.