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HRIS Analyst II - Workday Performance

The New York Times· HRIS
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Hybrid (Norfolk, VA)$75k - $95kfull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

The HRIS Analyst II supports Workday Performance, Core HCM, Compensation, HR reporting, and related areas. Responsibilities include system configuration, issue troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, production support, and mid-level reporting, with collaboration across HRIS and HR teams. Hybrid role based in Norfolk, VA (in-office ~3 days/week).

Responsibilities

  • Be a primary technical contact for the Workday Performance module, while providing functional support for Core HCM, Compensation, Payroll, and Time/Absence domains.
  • Accomplish end-to-end system configuration to support global performance evaluation cycles.
  • Be a primary contact for performance workflow design and resolution of technical issues.
  • Deliver technical and user support for Workday, handling questions, troubleshooting, and resolving issues across supported modules.
  • Execute assigned production support tickets and project tasks with high accuracy and within target deadlines.
  • Maintain HCM production support processes, encompassing monitoring, detailed analysis, and issue resolution.
  • Define, refine, and maintain business process configurations.
  • Configure, schedule, and oversee automated mass actions and system alert notifications.
  • Participate in Workday's biannual feature update cycles.
  • Collaborate with the Workday Security team to configure and maintain domain and business process security policies.
  • Design and deploy Workday solutions tailored to meet functional requirements and improve operational efficiency.
  • Test, and implement new feature enhancements, analyzing impacts across Performance, Compensation, HCM, Benefits, Payroll, reporting, and integrations.
  • Audit and validate system data and reports to preserve data integrity and maintain internal control standards.
  • Review end-user data entry practices to identify process gaps and strengthen data governance controls.
  • Provide HRIS system maintenance, solution implementations, and module troubleshooting.
  • Partner with senior HRIS analysts to achieve shared goals, exchange technical knowledge, and foster skill growth.
  • Engage with HR partners to lead new module functionality, enhancements, and broader HCM programs.
  • Communicate technical insights, analytical findings to non-technical partners.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in an HRIS Analyst or functional HR systems role.
  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience configuring and maintaining Workday Performance Management.
  • Demonstrated experience writing and generating custom Workday reports.
  • Experience maintaining Workday business processes, security protocols, and system release updates.
  • Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel (e.g., complex formulas, pivot tables).

Skills

Required:Workday Performance Management configurationWorkday reportingExcel/Google Sheets
Nice to have:Workday security/configuration

Benefits

  • variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock (dependent on role)
  • medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • company-matching 401(k) plan
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • paid vacation
  • paid sick days
  • paid parental leave
  • tuition reimbursement
  • professional development programs
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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