Senior HRIS Analyst – Workday Benefits & HCM

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Job Summary Position Details

Schedule:

Full-time, hybrid schedule with designated in-office days

Location:

Atlanta, GAThe HCM Senior System Analyst – Workday serves as a lead functional analyst and production support subject‑matter expert for the HRIS platform in a complex healthcare environment. This role is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, solution design, and operational stability across HCM, Recruiting, Absence, Compensation, Performance, Learning, Manager Self‑Service (MSS), and Employee Self‑Service (ESS), Regulatory Audits and Reporting.

The HCM Senior System Analyst partners closely with HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, Leave Management, Payroll, IT, and leadership to drive system optimization, manage complex issues, and support strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance with healthcare, regulatory, and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities Serve as the functional SME for Workday Benefits, Core HCM, MSS, ESS, and Reporting.

Support Benefits and HR Operations by resolving production issues and providing day-to-day functional support.

Partner with Benefits, HR, Payroll, and IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.

Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams for enhancements and issue resolution.

Lead and coordinate Workday Open Enrollment activities, including configuration validation, testing, and issue management.

Design, develop, and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and data validations.

Gather business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.

Create and execute test plans, test scripts, UAT, and regression testing for system enhancements and releases.

Perform data audits and validation activities to ensure data integrity, compliance, and reporting accuracy.

Support Workday releases, system upgrades, business process improvements, and regulatory audit requirements.

Provide recommendations for process optimization and continuous improvement across Benefits and HCM functions.

Maintain documentation, configuration records, knowledge articles, and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications
10+ years of HRIS or HCM experience7+ years of hands-on Workday Benefits and Core HCM experience

Strong hands-on experience with Workday Benefits and Core HCM.Proven experience leading or supporting Workday Open Enrollment Strong Workday Reporting and Data Validation experience

Experience with UAT, test script creation, and production support

Experience serving as a liaison between business and IT teams

Knowledge of ACA, COBRA, benefits eligibility, and compliance requirements.

Experience with Workday Releases and Change Management processes.

Experience with EIBs, Workday reporting tools, and business process configuration.

Experience developing Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields.

Experience with Workday Releases and Change Management processes.

Healthcare industry experience preferred but not required

Core Competencies These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.
1. Patient-Centered Care – Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
2. Integrity & Accountability – Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
3. Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
4. Communication – Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
5. Respect & Inclusion – Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others…