Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nesco Resource is seeking a senior, hands-on Workday HRIS Analyst to provide front-line support for Workday operations and HR technology services during a period of significant organizational growth and transformation. This role will manage the HRIS support queue, resolve system and data issues, and deliver reporting and analytics solutions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary resource for managing and resolving requests submitted through the HRIS support queue
- Provide day-to-day administration, configuration support, and operational support for the Workday platform
- Independently investigate and resolve system issues, user inquiries, transaction failures, and data discrepancies
- Perform employee and organizational data corrections while maintaining data accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and compliance
- Support Workday transactions and business processes across multiple HR functional areas
- Develop, modify, and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields
- Fulfill ad hoc reporting requests and support ongoing HR analytics requirements
- Prepare reporting solutions and data insights for HR stakeholders and leadership
- Conduct data audits, reconciliations, and validation activities to identify and correct discrepancies
- Support data extraction, imports, and related data management activities
- Translate HR stakeholder requirements into effective Workday reporting, configuration, and process solutions
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve HR operations through process optimization and automation
- Support system testing, issue resolution, configuration changes, and enhancement activities
- Develop and maintain process documentation, procedures, and knowledge articles
- Collaborate with external Workday consulting partners on complex configuration and technical issues
- Provide responsive remote support and clear system guidance to HR teams, managers, employees, and business partners
- Prioritize and manage competing requests while operating independently with minimal oversight
Skills
- 3+ years of hands-on Workday experience in an HRIS, HR Technology, Workday Administrator, or Workday configuration role
- Experience independently supporting day-to-day Workday operations in a production environment
- Experience supporting multiple Workday functional areas, including: Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Security, Absence, Talent and Performance, Reporting and Analytics
- Experience configuring or supporting Workday business processes and transactions
- Strong experience troubleshooting Workday system issues, transaction failures, business processes, and data discrepancies
- Experience creating and modifying Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields
- Experience performing employee data corrections, data audits, reconciliations, and validation activities
- Strong understanding of HR data integrity and confidential employee information
- Ability to manage a Workday or HRIS support queue and provide effective remote user support
- Ability to work autonomously and quickly become a trusted resource for the HR Technology team
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, customer service, and communication skills
- Workday experience within a mid-size global organization
- Experience partnering with external Workday consulting providers
- Knowledge of HR data governance, auditing, and compliance requirements
- Experience supporting HR technology transformation or organizational change initiatives
- Experience with Power Automate, Power Apps, Microsoft Copilot, or Copilot Studio
- Experience using automation to improve HR processes or support operations
- Experience with HR data analytics or business intelligence tools
- Basic SQL or Snowflake experience
- Experience with Jira Service Management or Jira Software
Benefits
- Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
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