HRIS Analyst – Workday

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Position: HRIS Analyst Workday Location: Chennai - Hybrid Engagement Type: Full Time Shift Timing: 10.00AM - 7.00PM IST Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical HRIS Analyst Workday to support the administration maintenance and optimization of our Workday platform. This role will partner closely with HR Payroll Talent Acquisition Compensation and IT teams to ensure data integrity system efficiency and an exceptional employee ideal candidate will have strong Workday expertise experience supporting HR processes and configurations and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable system solutions. Key Responsibilities: Workday Administration & Support Serve as a primary point of contact for Workday support and troubleshooting. Maintain Workday configurations business processes security roles basic reports and dashboards. Support Workday modules including Core HCM Absence Compensation Talent and Benefits as applicable. Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization and automation. Manage system updates feature releases and regression testing activities. Business Process & Configuration Management Configure and maintain Workday business processes notifications validations and workflows. Gather business requirements and translate them into system solutions. Support implementation of new Workday functionality and enhancements. Partner with stakeholders to improve HR processes and employee experiences through technology. Deep hands-on experience specifically in the Advanced Compensation module - Configure compensation matrices merit/bonus grids eligibility rules and the Compensation Review business process. Proficient with EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builders) for bulk data loads and complex Calculated Fields. Configure & maintain security set up specific security segments and business process permissions. Data Integrity & Compliance: Perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance with internal controls. Support data governance initiatives and maintain data quality standards. Assist with security audits access reviews and compliance requirements. Maintain documentation for configurations processes and controls. Integrations & Vendor Management: Support Workday integrations with third-party systems such as Payroll Benefits ATS Identity Management and Finance applications. Partner with IT and external vendors to troubleshoot integration issues. Participate in testing and validation of inbound and outbound interfaces. Project & Change Management: Support Workday implementations upgrades and enhancement projects. Participate in system testing user acceptance testing (UAT) and deployment activities. Create user guides training materials and process documentation. Provide end-user training and support where required. Qualifications Required: Bachelors degree in Human Resources Information Systems Business Administration or related field. 3 - 6 years of HRIS experience with at least 2 years supporting Workday. Strong understanding of Workday Core HCM and business process configuration. Experience supporting HR operations data management and system administration. Strong analytical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred: Workday Pro certification(s) or equivalent Workday experience. Experience with Workday Security Administration. Experience with Workday integrations (EIB Core Connectors Studio PECI etc.). Experience supporting global HR processes. Knowledge of HR compliance payroll and workforce management processes. Key Competencies: Workday Functional Expertise HR Technology & Systems Thinking Data Analysis & Reporting Process Improvement Stakeholder Management Problem Solving Attention to Detail Ability to handle pressure and multitask Maintain confidentiality as they will handle sensitive executive and equity data and the ability to calmly troubleshoot logic errors on tight high-stakes deadlines.

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Any Degree