Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit frontier targets in RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) Inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins, and RAS Companion Inhibitors for use in combination treatment strategies. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team, you will join other outstanding Revolutionaries in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Senior HRIS Analyst with deep Workday expertise to shape and scale our HR technology ecosystem. In this role, you will move beyond day-to-day system support to play a strategic part in translating business and people strategy into well-designed Workday solutions that enable growth, efficiency, and exceptional employee experiences.
The Senior HRIS Analyst will partner closely with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize Workday functionality, support enterprise initiatives, and ensure data integrity, compliance, and an exceptional end-user experience. This role requires strong analytical thinking, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of HR technology implementation methodologies. This role will serve as a subject matter expert across Workday Core HCM, Learning, and Talent & Performance, supporting both operational excellence and strategic HR initiatives.
System Configuration & Optimization
- Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday HCM, configuring, maintaining, and enhancing system functionality, including business processes, security, calculated fields, and module configurations.
- Lead and support Workday enhancements, system upgrades, and new feature implementations in partnership with the HR Technology Lead.
- Proactively identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and system improvements by analyzing current-state processes and future business needs.
- Stay current on Workday releases, best practices, and HR technology trends, and assess applicability to the organization.
Data Integrity & Compliance
- Ensure high levels of data accuracy and integrity through regular audits, validation checks, and monitoring controls.
- Design, build, and maintain Workday reporting and dashboards, including standard and ad hoc to support HR, Finance and leadership analytics.
- Enforce security protocols, role-based access, and data governance standards.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., SOX, GDPR) and support audit requests as needed.
Project Management & Strategic Initiatives
- Lead and/or support end-to-end Workday initiatives, including module implementations, integrations, business process redesigns, and global rollouts.
- Partner with HR and business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate needs into system solutions, and manage expectations.
- Apply structured implementation methodologies, including requirements documentation, system design, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to anticipate future organizational needs and ensure scalable HCM solutions are in place.
Day-to-Day System Administration
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and issue resolution for Workday-related incidents, including root cause analysis and long-term fixes.
- Oversee end-to-end employee data lifecycle management (e.g., onboarding, job changes, compensation, talent records), including mass updates, system testing, and scheduled maintenance.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, process guides, and escalation protocols.
- Serve as an escalation point and mentor for junior HRIS team members, as applicable.
Required Skills, Experience and Education:
- 6+ years of hands-on Workday HRIS experience, including configuration, system administration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of HR business processes, HR technology, and operating models.
- Experience configuring Workday modules such as HCM, Compensation, Talent & Performance, and Security.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading Workday implementations, enhancements, or large-scale system changes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex requirements and design effective solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to partner with stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions.
- Knowledge of HR compliance and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX).
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining data confidentiality and integrity.
Preferred Skills:
- Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Experience supporting or managing a global workforce.
- Strong experience with Workday reporting, including creating and maintaining standard and ad hoc reports.
The base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary range for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.
Please note that base pay salary range is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.
Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status.
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Base Pay Salary Range
$120,000 — $150,000 USD
