Senior HRIS Analyst

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs



At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:


Pay Range: $105,600.00 - $158,400.00


If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career



Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families


***Internal Application Deadline is Tuesday, April 30th***



The Senior HRIS Analyst will act as the Workday technical lead, subject matter expert and advisor, providing HCM system administration and support and leading Workday HCM system configuration, enhancement, and deployment efforts. Additionally, this individual will serve as the liaison between business teams, third party vendors and EdTech (IT) for system integrations, enhancements, and issue fixes. The Senior HRIS Analyst will demonstrate high proficiency in project management, communication with leadership and stakeholders, as well as system knowledge, process analysis, and configuration abilities



Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

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  Lead work to configure, enhance, and support various Workday modules including HCM, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Talent/Performance, HCM integrations, etc
  


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  Manage and administer Workday security groups, foundational tables, and Workday inbound and outbound HCM integrations
  


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  Partner and consult closely with leaders, business and support teams to understand system end-user needs and provide recommendations to keep Workday business processes simple and efficient. Communicate system related enhancements, releases, and upgrades
  


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  Lead continuous improvement projects, such as improving Workday processes, workflows, integrations, and data integrity
  



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  Ensure accuracy and integrity of organizational data within the HCM
  


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  Manage Workday releases and updates, which includes researching functionality, conducting testing, and communicating options for changes or enhancements, as applicable
  


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  Provide end-user troubleshooting, issue remediation, technology request assistance and escalation management, using ticketing and/or tracking systems. Monitor reoccurring issues, system/data or process gaps and proactively identify potential sources of increased efficiency and enhancements
  


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  Broaden internal knowledge of Workday through job aids and other training materials
  


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  Regularly support People and Talent initiatives and projects by researching technology solutions and executing deliverables on time
  


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  Work closely with other team members to brainstorm, strategize and complete ad hoc requests creatively, effectively, and efficiently
  


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  Serve as a subject matter expert, mentor team members, and assist with training new team members
  


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  Complete other duties as assigned
  

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

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  Knowledge of HR systems maintenance and support, including the execution of system changes (updates, integrations, new configurations) and system testing
  


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  Practical knowledge of verifying data for import into systems or for use in reports, spreadsheets, graphs, and/or flow charts
  


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  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  


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  Must be a detail-oriented thinker, exhibiting strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
  


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  Team player that contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments
  


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  Ability to work cross-functionally within People and Talent as well as effectively interact with other departments
  


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  Work effectively in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities and rapid change
  


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  Effective listening, written, and verbal communication skills
  


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  Ability to work with sensitive employee data, maintaining confidentiality in all situations with a keen eye for detail, quality, and accuracy
  


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  Knowledge of general human resources practices, policies, and procedures
  

Competencies:


Organizational or Student Impact:

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  Follows technical/ business processes; helps support change when necessary
  


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  Executes complex, specialized technical projects/assignments
  


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  Responsible for major or many components in the area of expertise
  


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  Limit errors to prevent impact to client operations, costs, or schedules
  

Problem Solving & Decision Making:

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  Meets goals with little direction/supervision
  


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  Leads key technical projects and programs. May facilitate leadership and development of technical teams
  


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  Drives project methods, techniques, and procedures
  

Communication & Influence:

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  Communicates with parties within and outside of the university (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.)
  


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  Works to influence parties within and outside of the job function at an operational level regarding policies, procedures, and practices
  

Leadership & Talent Management:

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  May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within technical area
  


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  May be responsible for managing major/complex technical projects at this level, involving delegation of work and review of work products
  

Job Qualifications:


Minimum Qualifications:

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  Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a human resources, computer science, information systems or related discipline
  


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  5-7 years of human resources and/or data analytics related experience as well as project coordination/management experience
  


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  Experience with configuring and maintaining HRIS/HCM systems
  


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  Experience leading HRIS projects including implementations, integration builds, functionality enhancements, and process improvement initiatives
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Two or more years of Workday experience preferred
  


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  Workday Pro Certification (HCM, Studio, Integrations, Core Connectors, etc.) a plus
  


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  PHR certification a plus
  

Physical Requirements:

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  Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occcasional travel for team and/or department meetings
  

As an equal opportunity employer, WGU recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to diversity.