Title: Workday HRIS Analyst
Location: Remote - Must work Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours
Target Start Date: November 2026, could be sooner
Type: Contract - 9 Months, open to CTH
Join a collaborative higher education organization that is investing in strengthening its Workday environment and internal HR technology capabilities. This opportunity offers hands-on ownership of Workday HCM administration, exposure to multiple functional areas, and the ability to make a direct impact on HR operations and system improvements. The position is fully remote and provides an opportunity to work closely with both HR and IT teams while helping shape long-term Workday processes and best practices.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Workday HRIS Analyst to support the administration, configuration, and continuous improvement of a Workday HCM environment. This individual will play a key role in maintaining system functionality, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing business processes across multiple Workday modules. The analyst will collaborate with HR and IT stakeholders to understand business needs, implement system enhancements, maintain data accuracy, and support reporting and release activities. This role will also serve as a primary functional resource between HR, IT, and external partners while helping strengthen internal Workday knowledge and capabilities.
Required Skills:
2-5 years of experience supporting or administering Workday HCM preferred.
Hands-on experience with Workday business process configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge of Workday Core HCM functionality.
Experience supporting multiple Workday functional areas, such as Recruiting, Compensation, Talent and Performance, Time Tracking, or Absence.
Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into system configurations and process improvements.
Experience supporting Workday reporting, data integrity, and system enhancements.
Familiarity with Workday testing, release management, and configuration updates.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment during Eastern Time business hours.
Bonus/Soft Skills:
Previous experience supporting Workday within a higher education environment.
Experience partnering with HR, IT, and external Workday implementation teams.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process optimization.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
Collaborative mindset with a focus on knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
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