Senior HRIS Analyst (salt Lake City, Utah)

WGU Job Opportunity

If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Technical 407 Pay Range: $105,600.00 - $158,400.00

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Plays a key role in configuring, enhancing, and supporting various Workday modules including HCM, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Talent/Performance, Benefits, and HCM Integrations.
• Manages and administers Workday security groups, foundational tables, and Workday inbound and outbound HCM integrations.
• Partners and consults closely with leaders, business, and support teams to understand system end-user needs and provide recommendations to keep Workday business processes simple and efficient. Communicates system related enhancements, releases, and upgrades.
• Leads continuous improvement projects, such as improving Workday processes, workflows, integrations, and data integrity.
• Ensures accuracy and integrity of organizational data within the HCM.
• Manages Workday releases and updates, which includes researching functionality, conducting testing, and communicating options for changes or enhancements, as applicable.
• Provides end-user troubleshooting, issue remediation, technology request assistance, and escalation management, using ticketing or tracking systems. Monitors recurring issues, system, data, or process gaps and proactively identifies potential sources of increased efficiency and enhancements.
• Broadens internal knowledge of Workday through job aids and other training materials.
• Regularly supports People and Talent initiatives and projects by researching technology solutions and executing deliverables on time.
• Works closely with other team members to brainstorm, strategize, and complete ad hoc requests creatively, effectively, and efficiently.
• Serves as subject matter expert, mentors team members, and assists with training new team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of HR systems maintenance and support, including the execution of system changes (updates,...)

Western Governors University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.