Senior People Technology Analyst

The Senior People Technology Analyst is a key technical role within the JD North America People Regional Business Services model. The Regional Business Services function is responsible for supporting all US businesses within the JD Group including JD Sports Finish Line Finish Line Macys Shoe Palace Nice Kicks Downtown Locker Room (DTLR) and Hibbett. Supporting North American Human Resources Information Systems (primarily Workday products) technology and strategy execution with strong systems knowledge cross-functional partnerships and being an advocate for the end user. The Senior People Technology Analyst aids in implementation business processes process improvement feature enhancements security administration configuration and reporting that lead to a more effective and efficient organization by performing the following main duties:

• Configure maintain and support multiple Workday HCM modules (Core HCM Recruiting Payroll Time and Learning)

• Execute business process configurations condition rules calculated fields and security assignments

• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues defects and user-reported incidents in a timely manner

• Support mass data loads (EIBs) data corrections and system updates

• Serve as a Tier 2 or 3 escalation point for complex system and process issues

• Analyze root causes and implement long-term fixes vs temporary solutions

• Monitor ticket trends to proactively identify systemic issues or training gaps

• Identify opportunities to improve system functionality streamline workflows and reduce manual effort

• Partner with functional teams to translate business requirements into system configurations

• Support the execution of process standardization across fascias

• Document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Support the implementation of automation and AI-enabled solutions with People Technology

• Identify repetitive tasks that can be automated or enhanced through technology

• Maintain high standards of data accuracy and integrity within Workday

• Perform data audits reconciliations and validation checks

• Support reporting needs by building and maintaining Workday reports Dashboard and Data extracts

• Participate in Workday bi-annual release cycles (R/R2)

• Execute functional testing regression testing and defect tracking

• Validate system changes and ensure business readiness prior to deployment

• Support documentation of test scripts and results

• Provide day-to-day guidance to HR users and business stakeholders

• Maintain accurate documentation for Configuration Business processes Known issues and resolutions

• Stay current on Workday functionality release and best practices

• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Required Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors degree in related field and at least 5 years of related HRIS experience or equivalent combination of education & experience. Workday experience is strongly preferred. Experience in systems management and reporting/BI tools required.

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills:

Should have intermediate to advanced knowledge and abilities with Google Suite or Microsoft Suite with expertise underscored Excel/Sheets and BI tools. Experience with Workday HCM Security Business Processes Configuration and Integrations. Experience preferred but not required in Workday modules such as Recruiting Expense Performance Management Payroll Benefits and Compensation Management.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. 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.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift

• Use hands to touch handle feel and type

• Reach with hands and arms

• Talk and/or hear

• Walk or move from one location to another

• Periodically may need to climb balance stoop kneel or crouch

• Lift and/or move from 10 pounds occasionally

• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the companys policies are required for the position.

• The average work week is 40-50 hours which can vary depending on business need.

• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.

• Travel may be required occasionally likely no more than 10% of time.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

This job description is not intended to cover all aspects duties and/or responsibilities required of employees. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

The Finish Line Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal state and local EEO laws. The Finish Line Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color religion or creed national origin alienage or citizenship status marital status sex pregnancy status age military status disability or any other characteristic or class protected by law. The Finish Line Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws including for disabilities pregnancy and religious practices.

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