California Water Service · 16 hours ago
Sr. Workday HRIS Analyst
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $223K/yr
5+ years expCalifornia Water Service is seeking a Sr. Workday HRIS Analyst to serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and IT to optimize and support Workday solutions. The role involves gathering business requirements, leading testing and implementation activities, and ensuring the ongoing stability and enhancement of Workday modules in collaboration with Payroll, HR, and Accounting teams.
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Responsibilities
Leads and facilitates sessions with business stakeholders to define, plan, and deploy Workday application solutions and enhancements
Serves as the primary point of contact for Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence, overseeing the implementation, release management, and ongoing operational activities
Collaborates with senior leadership and key stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into effective software solutions
Documents and configures Workday Time Tracking and Payroll modules; develops and maintains detailed process and configuration documentation
Acts as a Payroll Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) and liaison between Payroll, Human Resources, and IT to ensure alignment and effective cross-functional communication
Identifies and drives process improvements by leveraging business and system knowledge to evaluate and enhance current workflows and system functionality
Facilitates review and feedback sessions with functional owners, subject matter experts, and end users to validate requirements and confirm the solution design
Provides year-end support for reporting, audits, and other critical payroll and system-related activities within Workday
Maintains and enhances Workday configurations, ensuring optimal use of new features, continuous improvement of business processes, and adherence to best practices
Engages with end-users to collect usability feedback, improve employee experience, and promote system adoption through clear communication and targeted training
Ensures compliance of systems and processes with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and other internal control standards
Supports disaster recovery planning and execution in collaboration with the Disaster Recovery Specialist
Performs work on site at the assigned location and fulfills other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Five years of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence modules, including configuration, processing, and troubleshooting
Familiarity with third-party integrations, system security features, and data privacy regulations
Strong understanding of Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence business processes, including their IT dependencies and implications
Excellent time management and prioritization skills with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proven customer service and change management capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Valid California Driver's License
Performs work on site in the assigned office location
Ability to perform work on site as needed
Demonstrated expertise in project planning, coordination, and documentation, including the development of functional specifications, business cases, and test plans
Ability to anticipate, design, and execute test scenarios, and to troubleshoot system issues resulting from enhancements, configuration changes, or fixes
Experience managing Workday system updates and release cycles to ensure smooth adoption and compliance
Strong understanding of security controls, audit requirements, and SOX/internal control adherence
Proficiency with the Workday Report Writer and other analytical/reporting tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and organizational levels
Preferred
Workday Payroll or Absence Certification
Company
California Water Service
California Water Service is a provider of water and wastewater services. It is a sub-organization of California Water Service Group.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.3MKey Investors
California Department of Water Resources
2023-04-12Grant· $4.3M
Leadership Team
Michael Luu
SVP, Corporate Services and Chief Risk Officer
Ann Norviel
HR Business Partner
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