HR Technology Analyst

Staff HR Technology Analyst

Open Gov Inc.

The Staff HR Technology Analyst is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Open Gov’s Workday system, as well as other HR tools and systems that support the collection, access, and use of employee data for business planning and operational activities. The role supports a broad range of HR functions, including manager and employee self‑service, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, talent management, payroll, time tracking, absence management, reporting, and system security.

This position serves as a primary Workday expert and system owner, partnering across HR, Finance, IT, and Legal to evaluate business needs, design scalable solutions, and deliver a seamless employee experience. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands‑on — comfortable configuring Workday, building complex reports, managing integrations, and leading cross‑functional projects that advance Open Gov’s people technology ecosystem.

• Workday and HR Technology System Administration
  • Serve as a primary Workday system owner and subject‑matter expert, responsible for administration, support, maintenance, and configuration.
  • Regularly evaluate and improve HR technology processes ensuring alignment with best practices and business needs.
  • Stay current on Workday releases, HR technology trends, and emerging best practices, bringing forward recommendations for improvement or automation.
• Business Partnership and Solution Design
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams and system stakeholders to evaluate business needs and recommend system‑based solutions.
  • Consult with client groups to identify system gaps and opportunities, addressed through configuration changes, feature activation, and deployment of new modules.
• Project and Change Delivery
  • Lead HR technology projects by facilitating alignment meetings, providing regular stakeholder communication, and managing timelines and deliverables.
  • Coordinate release communications, testing cycles, and change management activities in partnership with HR, IT, and business stakeholders.
  • Provide functional support for system integrations to ensure successful execution and ongoing reliability.
• Reporting, Data, and Integrations
  • Design, develop, and deploy reports, dashboards, data extracts, and system interfaces to support business and strategic needs.
• Documentation and Enablement
  • Maintain documentation of functional requirements, system configurations, business processes and specifications.
  • Develop and deliver training and enablement materials to help end users understand and maximize system functionality.

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 to 12 years of Human Resources technology experience with strong functional and technical depth.
• HR Technology and Systems Expertise
  • 2+ years of hands‑on Workday system administration and configuration experience; deployment experience preferred.
  • Experience supporting Workday across multiple functional areas, including core HR, payroll, time tracking, benefits, compensation, and talent systems.
  • Experience supporting HR technology release management, including evaluating vendor updates, coordinating testing, and planning deployments.
  • Experience supporting system integrations, data extracts, and interfaces.
  • Strong proficiency in Workday report writing.
  • Completion of Workday‑related training; certifications preferred.
• AI, Automation, and Emerging Technology
  • Demonstrated interest in researching, evaluating, and applying AI‑enabled capabilities within HR technology platforms.
  • Ability to translate emerging technologies, including AI and automation, into practical, business‑ready solutions.
  • Ability to apply sound judgment when introducing AI‑enabled functionality, with attention to data privacy, security, compliance, and responsible use.
• Project Delivery and Ways of Working
  • Strong project‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Detail‑oriented team player with strong problem‑solving, collaboration, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• Communication, Tools, and Professional Judgment
  • Abi…