This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Analyst, People Technology in United States.
This role sits at the intersection of People Technology, HR systems, and strategic transformation, with a strong focus on Workday Core HCM.
You will act as a key technical owner responsible for ensuring the integrity, scalability, and evolution of the global HR technology ecosystem.
The position plays a critical role in designing future-proof solutions that support the entire employee lifecycle across a complex, growing organization.
You will partner closely with HR, Finance, IT, and Global Operations to translate business needs into robust technical configurations.
A key part of the role involves leading high-impact initiatives such as M&A integrations, new entity builds, and system harmonization efforts.
This is a hands-on, strategic role where you will combine deep Workday expertise with systems thinking and AI-enabled problem solving.
Accountabilities:- Own and manage Workday Core HCM configuration across the employee lifecycle, ensuring system stability, scalability, and high data integrity across global environments.
- Design and maintain end-to-end HR technology solutions, applying a systems-thinking approach to anticipate downstream impacts across modules such as Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, and Compensation.
- Act as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and Global Expansion, translating complex needs into clear technical solutions.
- Lead M&A integrations, new entity builds, and organizational restructuring initiatives, including data migration, Day 1 readiness, and post-merger system alignment.
- Drive process improvement initiatives by mapping workflows, identifying gaps, and re-engineering solutions before automation to ensure long-term scalability.
- Troubleshoot and support integrations across Workday ecosystem tools, independently diagnosing issues and collaborating with technical teams when needed.
- Develop and implement AI-driven automation opportunities to enhance HR processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Mentor stakeholders and team members on Workday configuration, data models, and best practices to elevate overall system capability.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience in complex, global environments.
- Deep expertise in Workday Core HCM, including security architecture, data model, and business process framework.
- Proven experience leading high-impact initiatives such as M&A, system integrations, or large-scale organizational changes.
- Strong understanding of integration frameworks including EIBs, Studio, Orchestrate, Core Connectors, and APIs, with ability to troubleshoot independently.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong project leadership skills with the ability to drive initiatives from design through execution and stabilization.
- Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., LLMs, automation platforms) to enhance productivity and decision-making.
- Excellent documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a proactive, systems-oriented mindset.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary range: 137,900 USD – 184,500 USD, plus annual bonus and equity opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including employer-paid options and dependent support.
- Flexible work arrangements with autonomy, flextime, and strong support for work-life balance.
- Generous parental leave, fertility and adoption support, and family-building benefits.
- Mental health, wellness, and telehealth resources, including access to leading care platforms.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
- Learning and development programs, leadership training, and internal recognition initiatives.
- Additional benefits including financial planning tools, legal support services, and pet insurance.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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