Workday System Analyst

This is a hybrid role and a 6 month contract

We are seeking an experienced Workday Business Systems Analyst / Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Workday HCM and integrations, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions across full-cycle implementations and ongoing support. This role requires a mix of technical configuration, functional analysis, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Workday HCM implementations and enhancements, including configuration of core HCM, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Security, and Business Processes.
• Gather requirements from business stakeholders, translate them into functional specifications, and deliver scalable solutions.
• Configure and maintain Workday features: user management, roles/profiles, permissions, custom objects, page layouts, custom fields, calculated fields, condition rules, validations, business processes, and notifications.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain Workday integrations across ERP and third-party applications using EIBs, connectors, document transforms, XSLT, BIRT, and Workday Studio.
• Build and debug custom reports and collaborate with integration teams to support a complex, highly integrated system landscape.
• Conduct unit, integration, and regression testing to ensure quality and accuracy of solutions.
• Maintain system integrity by documenting business processes, managing upgrades, changes, and user updates.
• Partner with onsite and offshore teams, managers, and executives to deliver high-quality, timely releases.
• Follow established change management processes and evaluate the downstream impact of changes across the application landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of Workday experience, including full-cycle implementations and production support.
• Workday Pro Certifications in Integrations and HCM preferred.
• Hands-on expertise with configuration, integrations, and reporting within Workday.
• Strong ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $88.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sunnyvale, CA 94086