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AV · 1 month ago

Sr. Enterprise Analyst - Workday Compensation Systems

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$137K/yr - $194K/yr

12+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, seeking a highly skilled Sr. Enterprise Analyst to support Compensation, Talent & Performance for Workday Systems. The role involves managing and optimizing Workday compensation processes while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure efficient operations and continuous improvement.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Partners with business units and ensures every business decision is seen from the lens of our customer

Collaborates with partner business units to reimagine how we can deliver the best processes possible using people, process, data, and technology

Acts as a subject matter expert for designated business units, attending meetings, documenting workflows, and serving as a trusted advisor

Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for designated partner business units

Develops business requirements and analyzes data to improve business processes

Establishes and maintains a three-year business and technology solution roadmap

Conducts business process gap analysis for digitalization and automation

Serves as a “trusted advisor” to the BU and functions as a key point of contact for BU & DBT business stakeholders

Utilizes business analysis techniques and business cases to define high-level product features and desired service levels for existing and emerging IT offerings

Focuses on business value to develop ideas, including digital awareness, risk assessments, business continuity and business capability requirements

Fosters creativity and innovation by staying abreast of industry and technology trends

Conducts business process gap analysis to optimize business process towards digitalization and automation

Analyzes business requirements, works with various business and DBT teams in identifying data elements and prepare detailed specifications from which programs are written

Defines business requirements for designated business units

Configure and manage the Workday Talent and Performance module, including performance reviews, talent reviews, calibration, career development plans, and succession planning

Ensure that the Workday Talent & Performance module are configured efficiently and updated regularly to meet the business requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the system’s functionality

Work closely with other HRIS analysts, business partners, and functional HR teams to ensure data integrity and that talent management processes are aligned with organizational goals and objectives

Hands on expertise to launch Annual Merit, Bonus and Mid-year and Annual performance review cycles

Writes requirements to obtain data from enterprise data teams and analyzes the data set for trends or answers that will help improve the business

Contributes to key requirements, design and review sessions, key elements of business vision, and identifies business-based risk

Communicates with business leadership to evaluate joint initiatives and proposals to see how they align with established roadmaps and business and enterprise priorities

Demonstrates system (e.g. workday) capability to solve business problems

Works with business users to gather requirements and is accountable for overall feasibility and solution delivery. Defines and approves changes to high-level requirements

System Implementation and Upgrades: Collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements, participate in the implementation and testing, and oversee the deployment of system upgrades to ensure a smooth transition and minimal disruption to users

System Enhancements and Customizations: Identify opportunities for system enhancements and propose innovative solutions to optimize the compensation business processes, drive end-to-end automation initiatives, and improve user experience

Perform Workday tenant configuration, data loads (EIB’s), Sandbox environments, etc. by defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards

Anticipates bottlenecks and provides escalation management

Analyzes end-to-end, moderate to high complexity business processes in one or more business functional areas

Collaborates with peers and project managers to balance BU and enterprise level optimization

Transfers knowledge on proposed solution and BU needs to leadership and peers

Collaborates with peers on similar workflows/terminology to make sure there is a common process across departments (where applicable) and to ensure technology strategy, down to functional requirements, work(s) well for every aspect of the business

Manages enhancement requests post implementation on an established and agreed upon release schedule

Serves as the business subject matter expert (SME) to assist in the prioritization of technology projects, ensuing projects align with the technology that best provides maximum ROI, and directs BU & IT strategy in support of the overall business strategy

Partners with PMO and manages projects involving multiple departments or cross-functional teams, focusing on both successful integration, implementation, and adoption of new IT solutions

Assists in development and overall execution of strategic plans, including leveraging company tracking mechanisms, and creating presentations and reports for the board, executive management, and other groups

Stay Updated: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, best practices, and updates in Workday and related technologies to bring new ideas and innovation to the organization's business processes

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Workday HRIS modulesWorkday Compensation moduleWorkday Talent & PerformanceBusiness requirement analysisSystem integrationsData privacy best practicesMicrosoft Office proficiencyProject managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving techniquesNegotiation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in the field of Computer Science, Finance and/or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Minimum 12-15 years of experience of BRM / BA experience with multiple SaaS and Cloud Systems

In-depth knowledge of Workday HRIS modules (Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent, etc.)

Proven experience as a Sr. Business Analyst in implementing and managing Workday's Core and Advanced Compensation workstreams and Talent and Performance modules

Hands-on experience and Strong technical knowledge of Workday's Compensation module, including configuration, integrations, business processes, reporting, and security

Hands on expertise to launch Annual Merit, Bonus and Mid-year and Annual performance review cycles

Proficiency with Workday Report Writer and advanced reporting techniques

Understanding of HRIS security concepts and data privacy best practices

Single Point of Contact for supporting existing production issues and managing SLAs

Writing module design documents and test cases

Strong knowledge of interfaces, workflow, and underlying Database tables required

Strong communication skills: oral presentations, writing, negotiation, active listening, influencing positive team dynamics

Ability to work in a multi-project environment and support multiple internal customer/departments

Extensive knowledge of conducting business requirement workshops

Big picture mindset to act tactically but think strategically

Strong Project management skills managing pipelines, demand generation, deadlines, prioritization, and process

In-depth understanding of day-to-day operations and business needs of business unit(s)

Highly skilled in negotiation and problem-solving techniques

Ability to positively influence others and to break down organizational silos

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience working with cross-functional teams, and presenting to leadership

Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Visio, Excel, Project, Access, and PowerPoint

Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Demonstrated ability to be organized and work both independently and within a team, with strong attention to detail and strong project management skills

Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)

Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required