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Workday Project Analyst (8941)
Job Description
Position Title: Workday Project Analyst
Location: Palo Alto CA
Position Status: Contract 7 Months with Extension
Schedule: 5 Days On Site- Time in office Flexible)
Pay Range: $100.00/hr. (Have some Flex)
All candidate must be eligible to work in the US with out sponsorship
Role Summary
This role is focused on delivering project solutions for Workday Advanced Comp.
Time permitting, they will also provide project support for other Workday
initiatives such as Core HCM, Performance Management, Benefits, and Security.
This role will also be a key player in the implementation and support of Gem.
Since system configuration is owned by IT, this position focuses on requirements
gathering, functional design input, test strategy and execution, data auditing,
documentation, and project management for Workday initiatives — partnering
closely with IT to translate HR needs into configured solutions.
The ideal candidate for this role brings an AI-first mindset, using AI tools to build
test scripts, automate manual processes, create/review documentation, and
support development of create plug-and-play tools that leverage Workday data.
Project Work
Support our annual Sales Comp Review (Fall) and Company “OPE” Comp
Review (Winter) programs in Workday using Advanced Compensation
Document business requirements for People Technology project requests; create
Detailed Requirements Documents for larger projects (e.g., Workday OPE)
Develop UAT plans and lead testing efforts for People Technology initiatives
(includes test case development, desired outcomes, timelines, etc.)
Participate in the implementation and ongoing HCM support for Gem.
Project dependent, also done one or more: lead project timeline creation/mgmt,
project team comms, training, and documentation.
Conduct data audits as appropriate to support various programs/projects.
Leverage AI throughout all work/workstreams where relevant (testing, process
review, audits, workflow development, and more)
Review and make prioritization suggestions based on demand and resources
Collaborate with the Total Rewards team on new technology needs; assess
capabilities of current systems vs. requirements and make recommendations for
path forward - likely specific to adopting new AI capabilities
KTLO Support Work - Backup Coveraged
Monitor Jira queue and provide timely support/resolution/ticket assignment.
Manage small project enhancement requests for various areas in Workday.
Develop Workday reports as needed.
Partner with IT on root-cause analysis and validation of fixes prior to release.
Position Requirements
B.S. degree in Business, Information Systems, or related area.
8-10+ yrs HRIS/HCM experience
Workday Advanced Comp required. Expertise in several other areas of Workday HR
including Performance Management, Core HR, Security, Reporting required
Gem experience is highly desired. Solid ATS / TA tool experience is an ok substitute
Experience supporting other systems such as Recognition tools, Jira, etc a plus
Expert Google Sheets and/or Excel skills including leverage both for data auditing
Hands-on familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) for automating
workflows, generating test scripts/documentation, or building lightweight tools.
Must thrive in a fast-paced environment where multitasking and prioritizing is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Location: Palo Alto CA
Position Status: Contract 7 Months with Extension
Schedule: 5 Days On Site- Time in office Flexible)
Pay Range: $100.00/hr. (Have some Flex)
All candidate must be eligible to work in the US with out sponsorship
Role Summary
This role is focused on delivering project solutions for Workday Advanced Comp.
Time permitting, they will also provide project support for other Workday
initiatives such as Core HCM, Performance Management, Benefits, and Security.
This role will also be a key player in the implementation and support of Gem.
Since system configuration is owned by IT, this position focuses on requirements
gathering, functional design input, test strategy and execution, data auditing,
documentation, and project management for Workday initiatives — partnering
closely with IT to translate HR needs into configured solutions.
The ideal candidate for this role brings an AI-first mindset, using AI tools to build
test scripts, automate manual processes, create/review documentation, and
support development of create plug-and-play tools that leverage Workday data.
Project Work
Support our annual Sales Comp Review (Fall) and Company “OPE” Comp
Review (Winter) programs in Workday using Advanced Compensation
Document business requirements for People Technology project requests; create
Detailed Requirements Documents for larger projects (e.g., Workday OPE)
Develop UAT plans and lead testing efforts for People Technology initiatives
(includes test case development, desired outcomes, timelines, etc.)
Participate in the implementation and ongoing HCM support for Gem.
Project dependent, also done one or more: lead project timeline creation/mgmt,
project team comms, training, and documentation.
Conduct data audits as appropriate to support various programs/projects.
Leverage AI throughout all work/workstreams where relevant (testing, process
review, audits, workflow development, and more)
Review and make prioritization suggestions based on demand and resources
Collaborate with the Total Rewards team on new technology needs; assess
capabilities of current systems vs. requirements and make recommendations for
path forward - likely specific to adopting new AI capabilities
KTLO Support Work - Backup Coveraged
Monitor Jira queue and provide timely support/resolution/ticket assignment.
Manage small project enhancement requests for various areas in Workday.
Develop Workday reports as needed.
Partner with IT on root-cause analysis and validation of fixes prior to release.
Position Requirements
B.S. degree in Business, Information Systems, or related area.
8-10+ yrs HRIS/HCM experience
Workday Advanced Comp required. Expertise in several other areas of Workday HR
including Performance Management, Core HR, Security, Reporting required
Gem experience is highly desired. Solid ATS / TA tool experience is an ok substitute
Experience supporting other systems such as Recognition tools, Jira, etc a plus
Expert Google Sheets and/or Excel skills including leverage both for data auditing
Hands-on familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) for automating
workflows, generating test scripts/documentation, or building lightweight tools.
Must thrive in a fast-paced environment where multitasking and prioritizing is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Meet Your Recruiter
Ray Pearles
Senior Account Manager
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