THE CLIENT

Our client, a leading global investment management firm, is seeking a Workday Analyst to join their Human Capital team in New York. This is a newly created position driven by significant company growth and offers the opportunity to play a key role in HR systems administration, reporting, employee data management, and process improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced environment and gain exposure to senior stakeholders while supporting a growing global organization.

THE ROLE

The Workday Analyst will support the day-to-day administration of Workday and other HR systems while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and Technology teams. This role is heavily focused on HR operations, reporting, employee data management, and systems administration rather than traditional HR Generalist responsibilities.

Responsibilities include:

Support Workday administration and ongoing system maintenance
Process employee lifecycle transactions including hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and organizational changes
Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity across HR systems
Generate recurring and ad hoc reports for business stakeholders
Support position management and organizational structure updates
Respond to employee and internal HR inquiries related to systems and data
Assist with annual HR processes and audits
Participate in Workday enhancements, testing, and implementation projects
Partner with cross-functional teams to support process improvements and operational efficiencies
Assist with special projects and initiatives tied to company growth

THE CANDIDATE

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree preferred
1-3 years of professional experience
Workday experience strongly preferred
Exposure to HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, PeopleSoft, or similar systems
Experience in HR Operations, HR coordination, data management, or systems administration preferred
Strong Excel skills, including reporting, Pivot Tables, and VLOOKUPs
Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working with stakeholders across all levels of an organization
Experience supporting projects, reporting initiatives, or process improvements is a plus

THE COMP & BENEFITS

Base salary: $80,000 - $100,000
Annual bonus eligibility
15 days PTO
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day work from home
Typical hours of approximately 8:30 AM-5:30/6:00 PM
Midtown Manhattan location
Opportunity to join a growing global organization with strong exposure to HR technology, operations, and systems projects
Collaborative team environment with mentorship and long-term growth potential within Human Capital and HR Technology functions

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