Senior Workday HRIS Specialist
Senior Workday HRIS Specialist
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$ 96000 - 128000
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Senior Workday HRIS Specialist located onsite in Southfield MI serves as a strategic systems partner and technical expert across multiple Workday HCM modules. This role is responsible for configuring maintaining and optimizing Workday functionality to support global HR operations compliance and employee experience. As a senior member of the HRIS team you will lead complex projects mentor junior staff and collaborate cross-functionally to drive system excellence.
Key Responsibilities
System Configuration & Optimization
Lead configuration and enhancement of Workday modules including Payroll Time Tracking Absence Benefits and Core HCM.
Design and implement scalable business processes and workflows.
Manage system releases regression testing and change documentation.
Reporting & Analytics
Build advanced reports dashboards and calculated fields to support strategic decision-making.
Ensure data integrity through audits reconciliations and governance protocols.
Partner with People Analytics teams to deliver insights across the employee lifecycle.
Integration Development
Design build test and deploy integrations using Workday Studio EIB Core Connectors and Workday Web Services
Manage inbound and outbound data flows between Workday and external systems (e.g. payroll benefits finance)
Ensure integrations align with business processes and data governance standards
EIB Work
Create EIBs for mass data uploads and extracts (e.g. employee data compensation updates)
Configure templates and mappings for efficient data transformation
Monitor EIB performance and troubleshoot errors
Project Leadership
Lead Workday-related projects including new module implementations integrations and process redesigns.
Serve as liaison between HR IT Finance and external vendors.
Conduct impact analysis and manage stakeholder communications.
Training & Support
Troubleshoot system and integration issues with a sense of urgency and provide effective solutions.
Provide Tier 2 support for complex system issues and escalations.
Manage and prioritize incoming requests ensuring timely resolution of issues and support for routine reporting and enhancements.
Mentor junior HRIS team members and support knowledge sharing.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for Workday configurations integrations and business processes.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in HR Business Information Systems or related field.
5 years of hands-on Workday experience.
Deep expertise in multiple modules: Core HCM Payroll Absence Benefits Time Tracking.
Strong understanding of global HR operations compliance and data governance.
Proficiency in Workday reporting tools EIBs integrations and business process frameworks.
Excellent communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
Workday Pro certification in one or more modules.
Experience with Workday Studio People Analytics or third-party integrations.
Familiarity with SOX GDPR and other global compliance standards.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive system strategy.
Experience with Workday Studio EIBs and integrations.
The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $96000-$128000
This position is eligible to participate in an incentive and level of participation are determined annually.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.
Benefits and Perks
Methode offers US employees Medical Dental Vision Hearing Life & Disability insurance a wellness program and time off benefits.
Voluntary benefit plans include Accident Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.
Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program and participation in the Companys 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
