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Job Title: Senior Workday Analyst - Compensation & Benefits / Payroll & Time Tracking

Location: Charlotte, NC | Atlanta, GA | Dallas, TX | Scottsdale/Tempe, AZ | Jacksonville, FL

Hybrid Work Schedule | Full-Time | Bonus Eligible

About the Role:

We are partnering with a client who is a mission-driven powerhouse shaping the future of residential real estate, credit, and corporate & structured solutions. They are seeking two experienced Senior Workday Analysts to join their growing HR Technology team. One role will focus on Compensation & Benefits , while the other will specialize in Payroll & Time Tracking . Both roles will serve as primary Workday points of contact, supporting HR and business partners across the organization with system configuration, enhancements, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead for all Workday-related support and initiatives within your focus area.
• Configure, test, and deploy Workday updates across modules such as HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, and Performance.
• Manage annual Workday-driven initiatives (e.g., Open Enrollment, Comp Reviews, Performance Cycles).
• Design and deliver custom reports and dashboards tailored to HR and business needs.
• Oversee bi-annual Workday updates, including regression testing and feature adoption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and new functionality.
• Support future Workday expansions, such as Advanced Compensation and Talent Optimization.
• Coordinate with external Workday consultants for complex integrations and projects.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and system integrity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience, including 3+ years configuring/administering Workday.
• Deep functional knowledge in either Compensation & Benefits or Payroll & Time Tracking , with interest in expanding expertise across modules.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Experience managing large data sets and building dashboards.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex systems in user-friendly terms.
• Highly organized with a detail-oriented, self-starter mindset.
• Strong collaboration skills and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

****Our client is not looking to provide visa sponsorship or relocation for this role at this time****

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