The Principal HRIS Analyst will administer Workday, support system configuration and enhancements, ensure data integrity, and provide analytical insights while liaising between business units and IT.
The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
The RoleAspenTech is the world’s leading supplier of software that optimizes process manufacturing. We have an exciting and challenging career opportunity on our HRIS Operations team. This role will provide the right candidate with exposure to a variety of areas within the HR department, as well as the ability to build deep technical skills in administering our Workday HCM platform.The primary purpose and function of the Principal HRIS Analyst is to act as the Workday technical subject matter expert, provide HR system administration and support, and lead Workday HR system configuration, enhancement, and deployment efforts. Additionally, this individual will serve as the liaison between business teams, 3rd party vendors and IT for system integrations, enhancements and issue fixes.Your Impact
- Will have deep knowledge, expertise, and configuration responsibilities in one or more areas of Workday. Should possess strong knowledge in core HCM and preferably one or more of the following areas: Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Talent/Performance, Learning and Recruiting.
- Design and build comprehensive Workday dashboards and reports, including advanced and matrix reports.
- Support bulk data conversions, transformations and Workday EIBs.
- Partner closely with business and support teams to understand system end-user needs and provide recommendations to keep Workday business processes simple and efficient. Lead and communicate system related releases, upgrades and enhancements.
- Lead continuous improvement projects, such as improving Workday processes, workflows and data integrity.
- Provides data summaries or statistical analysis for use in strategic planning or decision-making. Prepares end-user documentation or training materials as needed.
- Lead and manage Workday releases and updates, which includes researching functionalities, conducting testing, and educating the HR team on enhancements, as applicable.
- Provide HR systems maintenance and support. Assists with the execution of system changes (updates, integrations, new configurations) and participates in all aspects of system testing.
- Follow internal IT Change Management protocols for bi-weekly sprint cycles, including creation of Change Requests for any system changes; and best practices for documentation and testing; follow SOX compliance guidelines and ensure highest confidentiality of employee personnel data.
- Provide end-user troubleshooting, issue remediation, technology request assistance and escalation management. Monitors reoccurring issues, system/data or process gaps and proactively identify potential sources of increased efficiency and enhancements.
- Assist with broadening internal knowledge of Workday through hands-on training to HRIS and other support teams.
- Completes various human resources, technology, administrative, and other reports and analysis, and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.
- 8+ years’ prior HRIS experience (5+ in Workday)
- 3+ years report development experience strongly preferred
- Power BI experience strongly preferred
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills working with technical systems.
- Ability to be flexible, adapt to change and multi-task.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong customer service orientation and ability to maintain a professional, friendly demeanor.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and participate on multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively present both technical and functional information and respond to questions.
- Demonstrated ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
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The salary range for this role is $104,400.00 - $130,500.00. This range represents what we in good faith believe is the range possible for base compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. This range may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, charitable giveback day, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.Top Skills
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Workday Hcm
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