Senior People Systems Analyst

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Pleasanton, CA, USA
Hybrid
120K-150K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Fintech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • App development • Generative AI
The platform delivering future-ready financial operations.
The Role
Own and optimize Workday HCM, Absence, and Benefits modules, including configuration, integrations, file feeds, reporting, testing, troubleshooting, compliance, and system implementations. Partner with HR, IT, vendors, and employees to maintain data integrity, deliver analytics, manage upgrades, and provide training and documentation. The role requires 5+ years of HRIS or People Systems experience and strong Workday expertise.
Summary Generated by Built In

Make Your Mark:

The Sr. People Systems Analyst plays a pivotal role in the optimization and maintenance of Human Resources Information Systems, with a primary focus on Workday, to support both short- and long-range Human Resources goals. This role requires a dedicated Workday expert who can proactively manage and enhance system functionality, particularly within the Absence and Benefits modules. The Sr. People Systems Analyst will work closely with the HR team and employees at all levels, demonstrating sharp focus and organizational skills to manage the data, policies, processes, and details crucial for a healthy and functional company and culture.

You'll Get To:

  • Act as a proactive Workday expert and technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Workday system-related projects, including module implementations, upgrades, and new functionality within Workday HCM, Absence, and Benefits.
  • Manage and optimize Workday's Absence and Benefits modules, including configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance to ensure efficient and accurate processes.
  • Own and troubleshoot all file data feeds for benefits carriers within Workday, and manage the build and maintenance of connectors for cross-system functionality and single sign-on related to Absence and Benefits integrations.
  • Ensure data integrity and compliance within Workday, specifically for Absence and Benefits data, including a functional understanding of data compliance for other countries such as CAN, EMEA, and APAC.
  • Design, create, and run advanced reports and provide analytics from Workday and other systems, delivering insights into Absence and Benefits trends and supporting strategic HR initiatives.
  • Problem-solve and troubleshoot Workday system issues for the HR team, department leadership, and individual employees in a timely manner, with a particular focus on Absence and Benefits module functionalities.
  • Educate and train HR team members on Workday updates, new functionalities, and best practices, particularly for Absence and Benefits processes, based on release and upgrade cycles.
  • Liaise and partner with IT and other departments to ensure data integrity, including troubleshooting any issues with Workday file feeds, data imports, and other program interfaces.
  • Manage relationships with software vendors for HR systems and tools, contributing to the development of proper training and documentation for system use and maintenance.
  • Execute HR System implementations, including platform design and build, testing, troubleshooting, and training, with a strong emphasis on Workday implementations.
  • Perform projects as assigned by leadership, demonstrating time management finesse while taking on multiple projects simultaneously.

What You'll Bring:

  • Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Workday HCM, including configuration, security, business processes, and reporting.
  • Demonstrated experience with Workday Absence and Workday Benefits modules, including setup, maintenance, and optimization.
  • Exceptional technical skills and deep knowledge of Workday report writing tools.
  • Ability to extract and combine data from multiple databases, and to analyze data to detect meaningful trends and patterns, particularly from Workday.
  • 5+ years of related experience in HRIS or People Systems, with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to end users with limited technical knowledge.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently, multi-task, follow through, and meet deadlines within an entrepreneurial and customer-focused work environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for system issues.
  • Ability to work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities and goal achievement.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.

We’re Even More Excited If You Have:

 

  • Workday certification (e.g., Workday HCM, Workday Absence, Workday Benefits) is highly desirable
  • A degree in human resource management, computer information systems, or a similar field.
  • Other HR certifications (SPHR/PHR, SHRM-SCP/CP) are desirable.

Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:


  • A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!
  • A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
  • A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.


BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 3 days a week.

Salary Range:

$120,000.00-$150,000.00

Pay Transparency Statement:

Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location.

In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.

We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring candidates have clear information about compensation expectations. For roles that include variable incentive components such as an Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) or On-Target Earnings (OTE), the compensation structure may follow a split model – for example, a 50/50, 70/30, or 60/40 ratio between base salary and variable incentive.

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.

Accommodations:

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.

Skills Required

  • Extensive hands-on experience with Workday HCM configuration, security, business processes, and reporting
  • Experience with Workday Absence and Workday Benefits setup, maintenance, and optimization
  • Advanced Workday report writing skills
  • Ability to extract and combine data from multiple databases and analyze trends and patterns
  • 5+ years of related HRIS or People Systems experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational, multitasking, independent work, and deadline-management skills
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for system issues
  • Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical users and employees at all levels
  • Workday certification, such as Workday HCM, Absence, or Benefits
  • Degree in human resource management, computer information systems, or a similar field
  • SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP certification

BlackLine Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BlackLine and has not been reviewed or approved by BlackLine.

  • Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight company‑paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus comprehensive plan choices and wellness resources. Recent announcements and benefits guides reinforce broad, high‑value healthcare coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO is prominently featured in official communications and marked as employer‑verified on benefits listings. Materials also reference paid holidays, sick time, and flexibility that support time away.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are consistently listed across careers pages, plan documents, and filings. Guidance also highlights complementary financial benefits such as dependent care FSA support and tuition reimbursement.

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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
1,810 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

BlackLine gives you the innovation of AI-powered software solutions you need to optimize workflows, reduce risk, and prepare for tomorrow’s strategic F&A challenges. BlackLine is the leader in the cloud financial close market and the first and only holistic solution to address intercompany operations. Companies can execute and manage financial close, intercompany, and invoice-to-cash processes with end-to-end transparency and intelligent automation. They can shift their focus from governance to guidance and deliver strategic business outcomes faster and with greater control. Since our founding in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls critical accounting processes. BlackLine is ranked No.5 globally on The Software Report’s 2023 ‘Top 100 Software Companies’ list and earned ‘Top Rated’ awards in Accounting, Financial Close, and Accounts Receivable from TrustRadius. BlackLine was also named to Newsweek’s ‘Most Loved Workplaces’ lists in the US (2022) and UK (2023).  BlackLine is trusted by thousands of companies across all industries and geographies. Headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA, BlackLine is a global company with operations in locations including Pleasanton, New York, London, Paris, Bengaluru, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney. Leading companies like SiriusXM and Domino’s trust BlackLine to close faster with complete and accurate results.

Why Work With Us

BlackLine is a female-founded company led by Therese Tucker, founder and co-CEO. BlackLine is a people-focused company offering a collaborative environment, exciting new challenges, opportunities to acquire new skills, and mentoring to help you succeed. We empower our teams to thrive and always seek new and innovative ways to solve problems.

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