Grand Canyon Education, Inc. · 2 months ago
Senior HRIS Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expGrand Canyon Education, Inc. is seeking a Senior HRIS (Workday) Analyst to maintain, develop, and maximize their HR systems and processes. The role involves serving as a Workday configuration Subject Matter Expert, managing complex projects, and collaborating with internal clients to implement innovative HR solutions.
Education
Responsibilities
Serve as a Workday configuration Subject Matter Expert with deep knowledge of current functionality and capabilities, including business processes, integrations, and security
Leads highly technical, specialized, and complex projects
Oversees the implementation of system upgrades and enhancements, as well as the design of system test plans and test scenarios
Serve as a subject matter expert on Workday capabilities for the institution, client groups, and individuals with a focus on product and service development, delivery, and support, and applying key technologies
Stay informed about trends in information systems training, materials, and techniques through the Workday Community and other sources to continually enhance both HR knowledge and HRIS application/tools knowledge
Recommend and implement process/user experience improvements, as well as innovative solutions
Serve as a key liaison with internal customers (e.g., payroll, recruiting, compensation, and other departments)
Use project management skills in managing projects
Assist in reviewing, testing, and implementing HCM upgrades or patches
Collaborate with functional and technical staff to coordinate the application of the upgrade or fix
Document process and results
Assists in the maintenance of the HRIS helpdesk tickets and ensures resolution to all tickets in a timely manner
Lead and/or participate in the review, testing, and implementation of Workday releases and communicate the potential benefit of these features to stakeholders
Write, maintain, and support a variety of reports or queries using appropriate reporting tools
Assist in the development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs
Help maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data
Optimizing modules such as time tracking, benefits, recruitment and talent, and core HCM
Qualification
Required
2-3 years of Workday experience
Demonstrated experience in the design of Workday HCM, Compensation, and Benefits
Hands-on configuration required
Experience should include systems implementations, integration, and HR systems
Project experience in a technical or techno-functional role on one or more HR ERP implementations
Strong Problem-solving skills with a high level of initiative
Service-oriented problem solver that is adept at working with internal client groups
Ability to collaborate and influence while facilitating communication with business and technical teams
Ability to manage multiple, high-priority tasks and adjust to shifting priorities, while meeting deadlines
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, such as Human Resources, Information Systems, or similar, from a regionally accredited institution
An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be substituted, subject to the hiring supervisor's approval
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
A 401K savings plan
Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
Free covered parking
Education Tuition Discount Program
Company
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is an educational service company that provides an array of support services in the post-secondary education sector.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Endeavour Capital
2008-11-21IPO
2005-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Dilek Marsh
Chief Technology Officer
Andrea Oliver
HR Business Partner
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