Senior Workday Analyst – HRIS

Foundation for California Community Colleges

. Own domain design, configuration, and continuous optimization of Workday as the enterprise HRIS platform .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Workday HCM administration, configuration, and integration, with a strong focus on optimizing HRIS functionalities and supporting various HR processes. Capable of mentoring teams and translating complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.

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Workday HCM AdministrationWorkday StudioEIBsSecurity AdministrationHR Functional Areas

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Hard Skills

Workday HCMConfigurationIntegrationData ManagementPayrollBenefits AdministrationRecruitmentOnboardingReportingTesting

Soft Skills

Consensus-BuildingTrust EarningMentoring

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayHRISEnterprise HRIS

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRPMPCAPM

Industry Keywords

EducationNonprofitHRISHCM

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own domain design, configuration, and continuous optimization of Workday as the enterprise HRIS platform
Support HCM, recruitment, onboarding, time tracking, job classifications, benefits administration, integrations, reporting, and payroll
Partner with the HRIS team and serve as the escalation point for complex issues involving major loss of functionality
Mentor HRIS support staff and lead knowledge transfer to build internal subject matter expertise
Administer platform-level security, worktags, data management, vendor tenant access, escalated testing, and vendor and tenant engagement
Build and maintain complex Workday HCM integrations, including Workday Studio, EIBs, and core connectors
Lead feature updates and functionality testing
Provide troubleshooting and escalation support to Payroll and Finance teams
Advise HRIS and Business Systems leadership on system design, risk, and roadmap decisions
Align HRIS, IT, and Business Systems stakeholders around shared solutions
Escalate cross-domain or platform-wide architecture decisions to the Workday Platform Architect
Serve as an internal consultant and subject matter expert under general direction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must reside in California
Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, human resources, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
7+ years of experience administering, configuring, or designing Workday HCM or a comparable top-tier enterprise HRIS/HCM platform
Demonstrated experience operating at an advanced configuration level
Demonstrated experience across multiple HR functional areas, including HCM, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll, and reporting
Deep, hands-on expertise in Workday HCM or a comparable enterprise HRIS/HCM platform
Experience with Workday Studio, EIBs, and core connectors
Experience with security administration, worktags, data management, vendor tenant access, escalated testing, and vendor and tenant engagement
Ability to translate complex technical concepts for HRIS and Payroll support staff and non-technical stakeholders
Strong consensus-building skills and ability to earn trust without direct authority
Experience in a net-new Workday HCM implementation or significant re-engineering of an existing tenant strongly preferred
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or another HR certification preferred but not required
Project Management certification such as PMP or CAPM is a plus but not required
Experience in an education or nonprofit environment is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness offerings
CalPERS retirement program
Optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans
Carrot reproductive health and fertility support
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Fully remote positions
Remote-first philosophy