Workday Systems Analyst

Job Description

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we’re the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.

As an Workday Systems Analyst, you will be a key part of the HRIS team, providing highly skilled guidance in the ongoing support and growth of Cloudera’s Workday system. You will serve as one of our primary experts in Workday, working in a collaborative and supportive team environment. Your dedicated area of focus will be ownership of the Absence Management module covering 26 countries (and counting!),

while also helping in other areas of HCM.

If you are a Workday Ninja with a deep overall curiosity that extends across modules, we are looking for you!

• Collaborate with business functions in HR (Business Partners, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, etc.).
• Research and address reported problems or pain points, recommending corrective and proactive actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop scalable solutions that help improve processes and streamline user experience.
• Assist with develop/maintain test scripts, scenarios and configuration of new business process frameworks and updates.
• Support and participate with managing user roles and all security aspects within Workday.
• Provide support and actively participate as a project team member in ongoing Workday projects.
• Support and participate in the semi-annual Workday system update process.
• Perform fit and gap analysis on Workday processes and upcoming features/functionalities that impact the overarching structure of Workday HCM and associated modules.
• Partner with key stakeholders to understand business needs, define solution requirements, and work with other team members to design new or modify existing system functionality to meet changing demands.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years experience with Workday and HR business systems analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise and ownership of the Absence Management module, with experience configuring complex rules for countries worldwide.
• EST or CST time zone.
• Working knowledge of Workday Business Processes and Security Configuration.
• Working knowledge of Workday Recruiting Workflow.
• Workday Pro Certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

• Generous PTO Policy
• Support work life balance with flexible WFH Policy
• Mental & Physical Wellness programs
• Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
• Access to Continued Career Development
• Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
• Employee Resource Groups

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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