Workday HRIS Consultant

Section 1: Position Summary

The HRIS Analyst is responsible for the administration, liaison and coordination of Workday projects.   This role will work in collaboration with project stakeholders within Human Resources as well as other areas within Ascensus lead projects by defining project scope, goals and deliverable.  This role will build and support integrations with Workday.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a formal plan for carrying out each assigned project using appropriate planning methods and experimental design and testing.
• Develop and support integrations and reporting between Workday and other 3rd party applications.
• Develop integrations using Workday tools such as Core Connectors, Package Connectors, Workday Studio and EIBs.
• Work will include supporting integrations through the development, testing, and deployment of various type of integrations.
• Direct/execute assigned projects, including data collection/design and developing specifications/testing criteria/recommendations and implementations.
• Meet with all levels of management to discuss and clarify requests for projects made by management concerning Workday.
• Prepare detailed written reports and documentation or each project to serve both technical and general users.
• Partners with the Project Manager to set priorities and conduct long-term planning for Workday.
• Lead testing and implementing the semi-annual Workday upgrades.
• Lead various projects with Human Resources.
• Develop communications and or editing of human resources policies and guidelines when project requires.   
• Development and delivery of progress reports, proposals, requirements and presentations for on-going projects.
• Estimate the specific resources needed to complete projects in a timely manner.   Own the project plan and ensure each member of the team is completing their assignments as required.
• Conduct project post-mortems and propose recommendations to identify both successful and unsuccessful portions of the project.
• Research, benchmark, and produce detailed reports, in support of the development of HR management practices.
• Participate in interdepartmental initiatives, projects as a HR Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Manage client expectations, clearly explain policies, processes, procedures and service timelines
• Develop written procedures and risk mitigation practices for all HR functions
• Continually analyze new feature to recommend process improvement initiatives including data analysis and functional support.
• Support merger and acquisition process by providing assistance as needed with gathering and analyzing data
• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned

Supervision  

• N/A

Section 3:  Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the Human Resources field
• Between two to three years of experience with Workday HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence modules.
• Experience building and supporting integrations within in Workday, including cloud connect, Studio, and EIBs.
• General understanding of all functional areas of Human Resources
• Ability to work cross-functionally within Human Resources as well as effectively interact with other departments within Ascensus
• Ability to shift focus, multi-task, and prioritize in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to regularly assume a broad variety of moderately complex administrative duties, assemble reports containing confidential and sensitive information and respond to questions or requests.
• Advanced knowledge in MS Office software applications
• Requires a high degree of independent judgment and discretion
• Possesses excellent analytical skills
• Motivated and innovative
• Detailed oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with internal and external clients

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