HR Technology Analyst
What you will do
As an HR Technology Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting configuration requests and participating in projects. You will be a strategic business partner who applies technology to support business requirements.
Demonstrating Workday expertise, the HR Technology team partners with HR Centers of Expertise and the HR community to answer functionality questions, resolve issues, work with vendors on system‑related concerns, and test new functionality. The team is involved in many different projects, enabling the HR Technology Analyst to work across the business to ensure successful HR processes.
A key focus of this role is supporting and enhancing Workday Recruit, partnering closely with the Talent Acquisition CoE to design, configure, and optimize recruiting processes that improve system performance and the overall candidate experience. You will also support and manage day‑to‑day operations with Paradox and HiredScore to ensure smooth recruiter workflows and high‑quality candidate engagement.
The Analyst will be involved in the deployment of new Workday features as well as operational improvements; this includes implementing new security roles, leading configuration changes, and executing end-to-end testing for Workday upgrades.
How you will do it
- Configure changes in Workday based on business requirements.
- Configure and maintain Workday Recruit processes, including job requisitions, job postings, candidate stages, screening steps, and offer workflows to support a seamless recruiting lifecycle.
- Project team member/lead for the design and implementation of new Workday functionalities, including business process configuration, testing, interface and integration support, implementation through deployment, and postproduction support.
- Support processes within Workday, with a particular focus on recruiting workflows and TA related functionality.
- Develop strong relationships with internal partners, including the Talent Acquisition CoE, to gain an understanding of business requirements and translate them into effective system solutions.
- Create custom Workday reports as needed to meet business needs/objectives.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement testing efforts for changes within Workday, including recruiting related enhancements and integrations.
- Support the design, development, and performance of Workday and related business data and processes. Focus on identifying trends, resolving root causes, predicting future implications, and finding solutions to drive effective business decisions.
- Proactively identify and assist in prioritizing opportunities to streamline business and/or system processes, especially within the recruiting lifecycle.
- Lead biyearly Workday upgrades, including end-to-end testing of Workday Recruit functionality.
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition CoE to analyze and enhance the candidate journey, using Workday Recruit configuration and supporting technologies to streamline application flow and improve candidate experience.
- Oversee daily operations and optimization of Paradox and HiredScore, including troubleshooting issues, monitoring performance, driving adoption, and identifying enhancements that improve recruiter efficiency and candidate engagement.
What we look for
Required
- Degree in business or management information systems, HR (CIPD), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with case management, specifically ServiceNow.
- Experience with Human Capital Management systems, ideally Workday.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize and find solutions in a timely manner.
- Self-motivated and self-organized working style with the ability to work effectively on diverse project teams.
- Customer service focus and flexibility in supporting business unit needs.
- Demonstrated competence in presenting concepts clearly and accurately with strong written and verbal interpersonal skills. Able to positively represent Johnson Controls and communicate with others at varying managerial and technical levels.
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
- History of significant customer satisfaction, building rapport, and influencing decisions while working in a consultative role with customers.
Preferred
We’d ideally love you to have experience as a contributing team member within HR operational projects and new implementations, including the full change request lifecycle (solution design, configuration, testing, communication, etc.). An overall understanding of HR data, HR processes, and the change/implementation life cycle is important.
Workday experience is highly desirable, particularly in configuring and supporting:
- Workday Recruit (job requisitions, job postings, candidate stages, screening steps, offer workflows, and recruiting related security)
- Payroll
- Compensation
- Time Off
- Reporting
- Security
What do we offer?
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
- Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.
Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination.
Skills Required
- Degree in business, management information systems, HR, CIPD, or equivalent education and experience
- Experience with case management, specifically ServiceNow
- Experience with Human Capital Management systems, ideally Workday
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and solve problems promptly
- Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to work effectively on diverse project teams
- Customer service focus and flexibility in supporting business unit needs
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
- History of customer satisfaction, rapport building, and influencing decisions in a consultative role
- Experience contributing to HR operational projects and new implementations through solution design, configuration, testing, and communication
- Understanding of HR data, HR processes, and change or implementation lifecycles
- Workday Recruit configuration and support experience
- Workday Payroll, Compensation, Time Off, Reporting, or Security configuration experience
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.
