Are you a Workday wizard who thrives on turning complex business needs into elegant system solutions? Navan is seeking a proactive Senior Workday Analyst to join our People Operations Team. You won’t just be maintaining a system; you’ll be a strategic architect scaling our global infrastructure to support rapid expansion and a world-class employee experience.
What You'll Do:
- Architect & Configure: Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of Workday HCM modules, with a primary focus on Absence Management and Global Time Tracking.
- Data Migration Lead: Act as the internal Subject Matter Expert for Workday EIBs, managing high-volume data uploads, mass updates, and complex data transformations with surgical precision.
- Full-Suite Optimization: Support and enhance the broader Workday ecosystem, including Talent, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, and Core HCM.
- Strategic Roadmapping: Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable solutions, prioritizing the People Systems roadmap for global impact.
- Advanced Analytics: Build and maintain complex Calculated Fields, Matrix Reports, and Dashboards to provide the leadership team with real-time, actionable data insights.
- Troubleshoot & Resolve: Serve as a subject matter expert for complex system issues, ensuring seamless performance and data flow across all integrations.
- Enablement: Develop "best-in-class" documentation and conduct global training sessions to promote best practices across the People Operations team.
What You'll Bring:
- Workday Expertise: 5+ years of HRIS experience, with at least 3+ years of deep, hands-on Workday HCM configuration.
- The "Absence" Specialist: Proven track record of configuring Absence Management in a global environment. You understand the nuance of statutory requirements and entitlement rules.
- EIB Proficiency: Advanced skills in building and executing Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs) for mass data loads and system integrations.
- Global Fluency: High-level domain knowledge of EMEA labor laws, statutory absence types, and payroll integration touchpoints.
- Technical Depth: Mastery of Reporting, Security, and Calculated Fields to extract actionable insights from complex datasets.
- Agility: Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to pivot quickly in a high-growth, fast-paced tech environment.
- Communication: The ability to explain technical "Workday-speak" to non-technical stakeholders across different cultures and time zones.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of HRIS experience
- 3+ years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience
- Proven experience configuring Absence Management in a global environment
- Advanced proficiency building and executing Workday Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs)
- High-level knowledge of EMEA labor laws, statutory absence types, and payroll integration touchpoints
- Mastery of Workday Reporting, Security, and Calculated Fields
- Experience building Matrix Reports and Dashboards for leadership insights
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to pivot in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills to translate technical Workday concepts for non-technical stakeholders and conduct global training
What the Team is Saying
Navan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, along with mental health resources such as Headspace. Additional protections like disability and life insurance and options like FSA are described.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is specified as 16 weeks for the birthing parent and 10 weeks for the non‑birthing parent, with family medical leave also available. Supportive amenities such as an onsite Mother’s Room and company‑sponsored family events are included.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible/unlimited vacation and generous PTO structures are highlighted, alongside paid holidays and sick time. Bereavement leave is also offered across many locations.
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What We Do
Navan (Nasdaq: NAVN) is the leading all-in-one business travel, payments, and expense management platform that makes travel easy for frequent travelers. From finding flights and hotels to automating expense reconciliation, with 24/7 support along the way, Navan delivers an intuitive experience travelers love and finance teams rely on. See how Navan customers benefit and learn more at navan.com.
Why Work With Us
At Navan, we’re never satisfied with the status quo, and we know breakthrough ideas come from diverse perspectives. We are committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the customers we serve while fostering leadership and innovation.
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