Planet Pharma · 16 hours ago
Sr. HRIS Analyst - Workday
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPlanet Pharma is seeking a highly analytical and proactive Senior HRIS Analyst with deep Workday expertise to drive continuous improvement, scalability, and innovation across their HR technology ecosystem. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing Workday functionality while ensuring data integrity and compliance in partnership with HR, IT, and business stakeholders.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday HCM, configuring, maintaining, and enhancing system functionality, including business processes, security, calculated fields, and module configurations
Lead and support Workday enhancements, system upgrades, and new feature implementations in partnership with the HR Technology Lead
Proactively identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and system improvements by analyzing current-state processes and future business needs
Stay current on Workday releases, best practices, and HR technology trends, and assess applicability to the organization
Ensure high levels of data accuracy and integrity through regular audits, validation checks, and monitoring controls
Design and support Workday reporting and dashboards, including standard and ad hoc reports, to meet business and HR analytics needs
Enforce security protocols, role-based access, and data governance standards
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., SOX, GDPR) and support audit requests as needed
Lead or support end-to-end Workday initiatives, including module implementations, integrations, business process redesigns, and global rollouts
Partner with HR and business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate needs into system solutions, and manage expectations
Apply structured implementation methodologies, including requirements documentation, system design, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to anticipate future organizational needs and ensure scalable HCM solutions are in place
Provide advanced troubleshooting and issue resolution for Workday-related incidents, including root cause analysis and long-term fixes
Oversee end-to-end employee data lifecycle management (e.g., onboarding, job changes, compensation, talent records), including mass updates, system testing, and scheduled maintenance
Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, process guides, and escalation protocols
Serve as an escalation point and mentor for junior HRIS team members, as applicable
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on Workday HRIS experience, including configuration, system administration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
Strong understanding of HR business processes, HR technology, and operating models
Experience configuring Workday modules such as HCM, Compensation, Talent & Performance, and Security
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading Workday implementations, enhancements, or large-scale system changes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex requirements and design effective solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Proven ability to partner with stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions
Knowledge of HR compliance and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX)
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining data confidentiality and integrity
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business, or a related field
Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience
Experience supporting or managing a global workforce
Strong experience with Workday reporting, including creating and maintaining standard and ad hoc reports
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
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President, PPG Advisory Partners
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