Sr. Staff, People Systems Analyst

Job Title: Sr. Staff People Systems Analyst

Location: San Jose CA Hybrid

Duration: 6 months Contract to Hire

System Strategy & Execution

• Lead the development implementation and maintenance of Workday HCM Time Tracking Benefits and Absence modules as well as related HR systems.
• Translate HR business objectives into Workday solutions with clear scope deliverables timelines resources and success measures.
• Partner with HR leadership to create and execute a scalable HR technology roadmap and governance structure ensuring alignment with company strategy.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day operations configuration and support for Workday and related systems (e.g. Greenhouse other HR platforms).
• Act as subject matter expert (SME) for HCM Adv. Comp Benefits Absence and Time Tracking supporting complex data management workflows and reporting.
• Partner with HR and Payroll teams on process improvements and ensure system configuration supports business needs.
• Stay current on Workday releases evaluate new features and implement relevant enhancements to improve functionality and user experience.

Process Optimization & Best Practices

• Serve as a trusted advisor on HR process optimization automation and standardization while balancing business flexibility needs.
• Drive adoption of HR technology best practices and ensure data integrity security and compliance with internal policies.
• Provide cross-functional expertise and Workday knowledge to HR Payroll Finance and IT stakeholders.

Compliance & SOX Controls

• Ensure all Workday system changes follow SOX control requirements including proper documentation peer reviews approvals and controlled migrations.
• Participate in internal and external audits provide evidence of compliance and remediate any identified gaps.
• Maintain access control and security configuration in line with segregation-of-duties requirements.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop maintain and optimize advanced Workday reports and dashboards for HR Finance and business leaders.
• Support compliance reporting regulatory filings and ad-hoc data requests.

Hard Skills/Tools:

• 15 years of global HRIS experience with deep hands-on expertise in Workday HCM Adv Comp Benefits Absence and Time Tracking (Payroll experience strongly preferred). Also integrations
• Expertise in data integrity security testing of system changes report writing and process improvement.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and HR system change control requirements.