Staff Workday HRIS Technical Analyst

About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job a new place to live a car ride childcare even a date. Customers include Uber Pennymac Airbnb Doordash Amazon and Anthropic.

Were a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes CloudList and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.

About the team/role

We are seeking a highly experienced Workday specialist to own and advance our Workday platform end to end. This role sits at the center of our people systems landscape and is responsible for deep Workday configuration business process design integrations reporting and the adoption of Workdays AI and automation capabilities. The ideal candidate has deep hands-on Workday expertise: they know its modules security model and release cadence intimately and they can translate complex HR and business requirements into clean scalable Workday solutions. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who can independently drive work forward without needing explicit direction.

What youll do

• Platform Ownership & Roadmap - Serve as the Workday subject matter expert across HR IT and Finance; own the platform roadmap module adoption strategy and alignment with Workdays twice-yearly release cycle.
• Configuration & Optimization - Lead configuration testing and deployment across HCM Core Compensation Benefits Absence Time Tracking Talent Performance Recruiting Workday Adaptive Planning - including business processes security models calculated fields and custom reporting.
• Release Management & Health - Conduct regression testing for each Workday release perform regular audits and drive performance tuning and configuration health checks to ensure platform stability.
• Integrations & Automation - Build and maintain integrations using Workday Studio Core Connectors EIB and APIs to connect Workday with adjacent systems (Greenhouse CultureAmp Pave payroll finance provisioning); identify and eliminate manual workflows through system-driven automation.
• Self-Service & Employee Experience - Optimize business processes notifications navigation and the user interface to reduce administrative burden increase adoption and improve the employee and manager self-service experience.
• AI & Analytics - Evaluate and implement Workday AI machine learning skills intelligence and Analytics capabilities; partner with data and IT teams to ensure scalability data privacy and ethical deployment.
• Cross-Functional Partnership - Translate stakeholder requirements into technical specifications manage the Workday vendor and implementation partner relationships and lead project delivery and adoption across the organization.

What you bring

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Information Technology Business Administration or a related field.
• 6 years of progressive HR technology experience with deep hands-on expertise configuring and optimizing Workday.
• Demonstrated expertise across multiple Workday modules such as HCM Core Compensation Benefits Absence Time Tracking Talent or Recruiting. Workday certification (Pro or equivalent) is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience building Workday integrations using Studio Core Connectors EIB and Workday APIs.
• Strong command of the Workday security model business process framework calculated fields and advanced reporting.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning is a strong plus.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and project management skills. Self-starter with a proactive approach capable of driving work independently and identifying opportunities for improvement without explicit direction.
• Proven experience with process automation and workflow design inside Workday.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate complex Workday concepts for non-technical audiences.
• An A-player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar move with urgency stay resilient through ambiguity and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.

What We Offer

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive cash and equity compensation and opportunity for advancement
• 100% medical dental and vision coverage
• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility adoption and parental planning services
• Flexible PTO policy
• Monthly wellness stipend

At Checkr we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration drives innovation and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver CO; San Francisco CA; Nashville TN; and Santiago Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3 days a -office perks are provided such as lunch five times a week a commuter stipend and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.

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