Senior People Systems Analyst

Harvey

. Own the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Workday HCM, including complex business processes, condition rules, approval routing, notifications, security assignments, and worker lifecycle workflows .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $136,000 - $204,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday HCM configuration and optimization, with a strong focus on translating business needs into scalable system solutions. Proven ability to lead projects, manage system integrations, and uphold data governance practices while effectively communicating with stakeholders.

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Workday HCM ConfigurationBusiness Process FrameworkTesting StrategiesBenefits AdministrationAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Workday ConfigurationWorkflow DesignData ValidationIntegration ManagementSecurity Configuration

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementProject OwnershipIndependent PrioritizationDocumentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayEIBsAPIsReporting ToolsHRIS

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday CertificationWorkday Pro Certification

Industry Keywords

Benefits SystemsEmployee ExperienceData GovernanceAuditsInternational Expansion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Workday HCM, including complex business processes, condition rules, approval routing, notifications, security assignments, and worker lifecycle workflows
Translate ambiguous business needs into scalable system solutions and assess downstream impacts across HCM, Benefits, Payroll, reporting, integrations, and employee experience
Serve as the subject-matter expert for Benefits systems, including plan configuration, eligibility rules, enrollment workflows, vendor integrations, annual enrollment readiness, issue resolution, and process improvements
Support Recruiting Systems administration, integrations, and data quality
Advise senior stakeholders on system capabilities, new features, configuration tradeoffs, and automation opportunities
Define and drive workflow, regression, release, and user acceptance testing across Workday, Benefits, Ashby, and connected systems
Diagnose complex system and data issues, identify root causes, and implement durable fixes
Lead enhancement projects from discovery through deployment with People Operations, Benefits, Recruiting, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and IT
Establish standards for configuration documentation, test plans, process maps, release notes, and operational procedures
Monitor system health and data integrity, support audits and reconciliations, and uphold security and data governance practices
Lead Workday and vendor release management, including impact assessment, testing, and adoption decisions
Share systems knowledge and best practices with peers and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on experience configuring and supporting Workday, an HRIS, or related enterprise business systems
Deep experience with Workday HCM configuration and the Business Process Framework, including condition rules, approval routing, notifications, security, and workflow design
Ability to independently design and deliver complex, cross-system workflows
Track record of owning projects that improved workflows, reduced manual effort, or introduced tools or automation
Experience translating ambiguous business requirements into system solutions and explaining technical tradeoffs to non-technical and senior audiences
Experience defining and running testing strategies, including regression, UAT, defect triage, data validation, and production change management
Working knowledge of Benefits administration or Benefits systems, including eligibility, enrollment, plan configuration, vendor feeds, and annual enrollment
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities independently and operate in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
Workday certification or Workday Pro certification in HCM, Benefits, or a related area is a bonus
Experience with Workday integrations, EIBs, reports, calculated fields, or APIs is a bonus
Experience supporting recruiting system integrations with Workday or other people systems is a bonus
Experience with Workday Benefits, Absence, Compensation, Payroll, or Recruiting-related processes is a bonus
Experience supporting global HR systems, multiple worker populations, or international expansion is a bonus
Experience with security configuration, role-based access, audit readiness, or data governance is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity plan
Comprehensive health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Retirement benefits with 401(k) match up to 4%
Flexible PTO
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities