Principal Human Resources Systems Analyst (Hybrid)

Who are we

Western National Insurance Group is a private mutual insurance company with over 120 years of experience serving customers property-and-casualty insurance needs in the Midwestern Northwestern and Southwestern United States. Known as The Relationship Company we define success as a measure of the relationships weve built over everything that we do we know that delivering a friendly and helpful interaction makes for a better experience for everyone involved. Thats the power of nice. At Western National nice is something we work to bring to every person and organization with whom we partner and serve.

Does this opportunity interest you

Western National is seeking a Principal Human Resources Systems Analyst to join our team!

The individual in this role will be responsible for optimizing and maintaining the Workday HCM platform to support efficient and effective Human Resources (HR) operations. They will collaborate with HR IT finance and business stakeholders to configure business processes ensure data accuracy and deliver meaningful reporting and insights. They will also lead Workday HCM implementations and enhancements ensuring the systems functionality aligns with strategic HR and organizational goals.

This role is based in our Edina MN office and is eligible for hybrid work schedule after 90 days of employment.

What are the responsibilities and opportunities of this role

• Configure test and deploy enhancements and business processes in Workday HCM.
• Serve as the SME for Workday HCM providing guidance and training to HR and business users.
• Monitor and resolve system issues and recommend and implement improvements.
• Develop and maintain custom reports (e.g. Advanced Matrix Composite) and dashboards.
• Ensure data integrity through audits and support of HR data governance.
• Design and streamline business processes in alignment with compliance and policy.
• Lead and support Workday HCM implementations module rollouts and upgrades.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify configuration strategies and system improvements.

What are the must-have qualifications for a candidate

• Bachelors degree in human resources information systems or a related field.
• Eight to ten years of experience working in HR.
• Five or more years of hands-on experience working with HRIS with experience in multiple areas including payroll time benefits compensation recruiting learning and talent.
• One to three years of Workday HCM experience.
• Strong experience in configuring Workday HCM business processes.
• Proven ability to build and maintain Workday reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

What will our ideal candidate have

• Experience in at least one full-cycle Workday implementation.
• Experience in Workday security role management.
• Experience rolling out HR system changes to organizational users.

Compensation overview

The full hiring range for this role is $110000 - $140000 annually in addition to being eligible for an annual performance bonus. However the base pay offered may vary depending on the job-related knowledge skills credentials and experience of each candidate as well as other factors such as the scope and location of the role. Candidates looking for compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and / or may be considered for other positions.

Culture and Total Rewards
Western National has long been known as The Relationship Company and caring for our employees is part of that relationship commitment. We value connectiveness empowerment and accountability and we believe that our employees are our biggest asset.

Currently ranked as the 41st largest private company by revenue in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal) Western National has earned accolades year-over-year as an employer of choice and garnered multiple awards for wellness in the workplace. Western National has also been named a Top Workplace by the Star Tribune for consecutive addition the Group is consistently recognized as a Wards 50 property-and-casualty insurance company for its outstanding financial results.

Western National offers full-time employees a significant Total Rewards Package including:

• Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits including dental insurance vision benefits life insurance disability insurance and more!
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions)
• Wellbeing Program including onsite fitness studio
• Paid Time Off including holiday vacation and volunteer
• 100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)
• Paid parental leave
• Bonus opportunities

Western National believes in supporting balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment which includes a variety of hybrid and remote work arrangements designed to balance individual job department and company needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Western National provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.