HRIS Analyst - Functional

## HRIS Analyst - Functional Apply remote type:
Onsite locations:
Smithfield, VAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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**** THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:
*** The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.
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** HRIS Functional Analyst
** operates within a structured delivery framework, leading Smithfield’s Workday work streams through defined processes for requirements gathering, roadmap planning, development, testing, and deployment. This role facilitates regular workstream meetings with COEs, business partners, and AMS support to align priorities, clarify requirements, and drive execution. As the subject matter expert for assigned modules, the analyst is responsible for system configuration, data updates, troubleshooting issues, and end-to-end delivery, ensuring assigned work—whether completed directly or through AMS Support—is executed accurately, on time, and with high quality.

This role requires excellent interpersonal skills including a high level of verbal and written communication skills, working well with others in a collaborative manner, influence and persuasion, and relationship building.

The HRIS Functional Analyst will serve as Tier 3 support for Smithfield’s end users and heavily partner with our HR Service Center, HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence (COE), and various Cross-Functional Teams.
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* WHAT YOU’LL DO:

*** The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.*
* ** Workday Ownership & Expertise
- ** Serve as the go-to expert for Workday modules that power the employee lifecycle—such as Recruiting, Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Performance, Payroll, Learning, Absence, or Retirement. Own and maintain system configurations, ensuring Workday runs seamlessly and efficiently. Develop and refine standards, procedures, and documentation that promote consistency and operational excellence. Collaboration & Business Partnership. Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and HR Shared Services to design and optimize processes that drive business value.

Translate business needs into innovative Workday solutions that enhance the employee experience.
* ** Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement
- ** Act as a problem-solver, triaging and resolving cases through Smithfield’s case management tools. Investigate, analyze, test, and resolve system issues, bugs, and inquiries with precision and urgency. Play a key role in testing fixes and enhancements in Workday.
* ** Key HR Program Support
- ** Help power critical annual HR processes such as: performance reviews, merit and bonus cycles and goal setting. Ensure systems are optimized to deliver a smooth and impactful experience during these high-visibility events.
* ** Product Ownership & Roadmap Management
- ** Maintain and evolve a clear product roadmap and backlog for supported modules, in partnership with the business. Continuously identify opportunities to enhance functionality and deliver greater value to the business.
* ** Leadership & Project Contribution
- ** Lead and manage the work of AMS support resources aligned to your modules. Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives,…