Job Description Short Summary of the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Enterprise Analyst with deep expertise in Workday Compensation, Talent, and Performance modules. This role serves as a strategic partner to HR and business stakeholders, driving the optimization, configuration, and continuous improvement of Workday systems. The ideal candidate combines strong functional HR systems knowledge with technical Workday expertise to deliver scalable solutions, enhance business processes, and support enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Workday Compensation, Talent, and Performance modules Configure and manage Workday Talent & Performance processes, including performance reviews, talent reviews, succession planning, and career development Lead annual compensation cycles (Merit, Bonus, mid-year, and annual reviews) Partner with HR, Compensation, Benefits, and IT teams to align system capabilities with business needs Gather and translate business requirements into system configurations and technical solutions Conduct business process analysis, gap assessments, and identify opportunities for automation and optimization Manage Workday configurations including tenant setup, EIBs, sandbox testing, and system standards Support system implementations, upgrades, releases, and enhancements Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while managing SLAs as a primary escalation point Build reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer and advanced reporting tools Drive roadmap planning, contributing to a 3-year business and technology strategy Collaborate with PMO and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope Ensure data integrity, security compliance, and adherence to HRIS best practices Present insights, recommendations, and solutions to leadership and stakeholders Stay current on Workday releases, trends, and best practices to drive innovation We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems, or related field 12-15+ years of experience in Business Analysis / BRM roles supporting SaaS/cloud systems Extensive hands-on experience with Workday Compensation, Talent, and Performance modules Proven experience with Workday Advanced Compensation cycles (Merit, Bonus, Reviews) Strong technical expertise in Workday configuration, business processes, security, and reporting Experience with Workday Report Writer and advanced analytics/reporting Strong understanding of HRIS systems (Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, etc.) Experience with system implementation, upgrades, and data migration Knowledge of integrations, workflows, and underlying data structures Experience writing business requirements, design documentation, and test cases Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience serving as escalation point for production support and SLA management Extensive experience facilitating business requirement workshops Strong project management and demand pipeline management experience Strategic mindset with ability to align technology with business goals Experience driving digital transformation and automation initiatives Strong knowledge of HR processes and business operations Ability to influence cross-functional teams and break down organizational silos Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, etc.) Strong presentation skills with experience communicating to executive leadership Experience working in highly matrixed or enterprise environments
