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People Systems Analyst

Skydio· Operations
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Hybrid (San Mateo, California, United States)$145k - $180kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Role focused on optimizing and scaling Skydio's Workday ecosystem with functional administration and configuration in Payroll, Time Tracking, or Time Off & Absence, partnering with IT, Finance, and People Operations to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions while ensuring data integrity and system performance.

Responsibilities

  • System Configuration & Optimization: Act as a functional administrator supporting Workday configuration, with a focus on Payroll, Time Tracking, or Time Off & Absence, while collaborating on core HCM, Benefits, Talent, and Advanced Compensation.
  • Reporting & Analytics: Design, build, and maintain custom Workday reports and complex calculated fields to deliver actionable data insights to stakeholders.
  • Data & Mass Loads: Own data integrity by managing mass data updates, tenant configuration changes, and business process improvements using Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs).
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Payroll, IT, and internal People teams to troubleshoot issues, gather requirements, and deploy system enhancements.
  • Release & Regression Testing: Assist in evaluation, testing, and implementation of Workday’s bi-annual releases, new features, and ongoing system patches.
  • Support & Collaboration: Provide day-to-day tier-2 support for system bugs, configuration updates, and end-user training, working with HRIS team members to balance configuration responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Workday Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on Workday administration experience, with strong functional understanding of Payroll, Time Tracking, or Time Off and Absence.
  • Broad HCM Knowledge: Core HCM, Benefits, Talent & Performance, and Advanced Compensation processes.
  • Technical Toolkit: Experience building custom Workday reports, advanced calculated fields, and data loads via EIBs.
  • Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills and attention to data integrity.
  • Strong Communicator: Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders in Finance and HR.

Skills

Required:Workday configuration and administrationWorkday reporting and analyticsData migrations / EIBs

Benefits

  • Paid vacation time
  • sick leave
  • holiday pay
  • 401K savings plan
  • group health insurance plans
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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