Senior Workday HCM Analyst

## Senior Workday HCM Analyst Apply locations:
Arvada Annex Building time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 4 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
July 31, 2026 (9 days left to apply) job requisition :

** Internal Candidates must apply through Jobs Hub in Workday.
**** All positions close Friday morning at 12:01am.
** Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work.  Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity.
** The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range.
** Pay Range: $-$ Annual This position begins with working in the office five days per week while you learn the role, our systems, and our team. Upon successful completion of onboarding and training, you'll be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Are you a Workday expert who enjoys turning technology into better business outcomes? The City is seeking a
** Senior Workday HCM Analyst
** to serve as the lead functional and technical expert for Workday HCM. In this highly collaborative role, you'll manage configuration, optimization, and governance for Human Resources while partnering with Payroll, Finance, Information Technology, and departments across the organization to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions.

As the Human Resources Workday subject matter expert, you'll lead complex system initiatives, enhance business processes and ensure the integrity and performance of critical HR data and technology.

This role offers the opportunity improve the employee experience and help shape the future of HR technology through continuous improvement and strategic innovation.

Essential Job Functions
* Serves as the lead analyst and subject matter expert for Workday and related HR technology systems, ensuring optimal functionality, security, performance, and compliance.
* Configures and maintains complex Workday business processes, organizational structures, workflows, notifications, and system settings.
* Leads the evaluation, design, implementation, testing, and deployment of system enhancements, upgrades, new functionality, and process improvements.
* Partners with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Information Technology, and departmental leaders to analyze business needs and develop technology solutions that support organizational objectives.
* Leads HRIS projects and initiatives, including system implementations, module deployments, process redesign efforts, data conversions, and integration projects.
* Develops and maintains workforce analytics, dashboards, key performance indicators, and strategic reports to support data-driven decision-making.
* Oversees human resources data governance practices and conducts audits to ensure data integrity, consistency, security, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
* Provides advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
* Researches and evaluates new Workday functionality and emerging HR technologies and recommends solutions that improve efficiency, automation, and user experience.
* Leads system testing efforts, including regression, integration, and user acceptance testing, ensuring successful implementation of changes.
* Establishes and maintains HRIS standards, procedures, governance practices, and documentation.
* Develops reporting strategies and ensures compliance with internal reporting requirements and external regulatory reporting obligations.
* Provides technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to HR staff, system users, and less experienced analysts.
* Collaborates with vendors and consultants to resolve issues, implement enhancements, and optimize system performance.
* Develops and delivers training programs, user resources, and communication materials to support system adoption and continuous improvement.
* Maintains confidentiality of employee, compensation, medical, and organizational information.

Other Job Functions
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Advanced principles and practices of Human Resources Information Systems administration.
* Workday architecture, functionality, business processes, reporting, security, and integrations.
* Human Resources operations, including compensation, benefits, payroll, talent acquisition, performance management, learning, and workforce planning.
* Data governance, data management, reporting, and workforce analytics methodologies.
* Systems implementation, project management, and change management principles.
* Information security, privacy standards, and access control practices.
* Business process improvement and organizational effectiveness principles.
* Applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations affecting HR systems and records.
* Advanced Workday administration and configuration.
* Workforce analytics, dashboard development, and data visualization.
* Business process analysis and workflow optimization.
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