Senior HRIS Workday Analyst

About Us

Elementis is a global specialty chemical company, with 1,300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis, we bring a distinctive combination of expertise, innovation, and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers' products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow, surface modification, and formulation with access to unique natural materials, Elementis delivers unique chemistry, sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets, including cosmetics, anti-perspirants, decorative and industrial coatings, automotive and ceramics.

Job Description Summary

The Senior HRIS Workday Analyst plays an important role in contributing to the seamless operation and optimization of the Workday system. You will partner with HR and other stakeholders to understand needs and requirements, prototype, configure, test, and rolled out solutions. By ensuring users support, troubleshooting and by collaborating with internal stakeholders, you support HR initiatives and business needs, while delivering an engaging and satisfactory user experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

System Administration: You deliver heightened level Workday system administration including business process configuration, security administration, report and dashboard maintenance, mass data processing, integrations maintenance, implementation of releases and upgrades, and administration of routine processes such as performance management and merit increase cycles.

Partnership and Collaboration: You partner with internal stakeholders to understand pain points, prioritize requirements and identify opportunities to improve Workday processes and gain efficiency by leveraging Workday functionality.

Customization and Development: You evaluate system functionality to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization. Research and recommend solutions, lead the development, configuration, testing, and documentation of system enhancements and customizations.

Data Management: You uphold data quality standards within the Workday system. Lead regular data audits and manage data migration activities to ensure data integrity and accuracy. Collaborate with stakeholders to address any data-related issues or discrepancies.

User Support: You provide Workday subject matter expert user support, troubleshoot complex issues, and cultivate effective utilization of Workday functionalities. You deliver user training sessions to foster system proficiency and adoption.

Reporting and Analytics: You configure, modify, maintain and update reports and dashboards to meet evolving data and reporting needs.

Change Management: You contribute to the assessment of Workday future releases and the shaping of system roadmap, including the analysis of the potential impact of those plans on current and future Workday functionality. You execute change management initiatives related to Workday enhancements and updates. You promote changes effectively to stakeholders, ensuring understanding and buy-in.

Decision making: You will influence the prioritization of Workday enhancements and customization. You have autonomy in performing system configuration and technical resolution. Higher-level approvals would be required for decisions related to data integrity and system security.

Job Competencies

• Customer Focus: Actively seek to understand and meet the needs of internal users and stakeholders. Respond promptly to user inquiries and provides timely and accurate solutions that enhance the user experience.
• Manages Complexity: Demonstrate the ability to define problems effectively, navigate, and manage the complexity of Workday configuration and customization. Implement solutions that simplify intricate HR processes within Workday, driving efficiency and usability.
• Communicate Effectively: Able to communicate complex processes, problems and solutions in a simple, compelling and accurate manner, clearly articulate Workday capabilities and limitations.
• Drive Results: Maintain high standards for system performance and consistently strives to achieve and exceed them. Addresses system issues and implements the defined solutions in a timely manner.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Take initiatives in identifying opportunities to streamline HR processes through system optimization. Regularly assess and refine work processes, execute continuous improvement efforts to maximize efficiency and user satisfaction.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Proven expertise in Workday configuration, administration and support across the implemented Workday modules/functionality: Core HCM, Absence, Time-off, Recruiting, Reporting, Talent & Performance and Advanced Compensation.
• Proficient in creating and modifying Workday business processes, security configurations, reports, calculated fields, and custom objects to meet business requirements.
• Familiarity with Workday integrations (especially Payroll). Working knowledge in HR practices and processes.
• Ideally holding a Workday Pro accreditation or certification, demonstrating advanced proficiency in Workday functionality and best practices.

Position Requirements

Education : University Degree required, prefer in Human Resources, Information Technology or similar Experience : 4+ years of professional experience with Workday IT Skills : Strong IT skills and proficiency in HRIS, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Language Skills : Verbal and written fluency in English Working arrangements: minimum 3 days a week in the office Traveling required : Occasional travel to other sites may be required