Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Overview
The Senior Workday System Analyst is a strategic member of the HR Technology Services (HRTS) team responsible for the design, governance, and support of Workday Foundation Data. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of core system configuration while providing advanced technical expertise, operational support, and consultation to internal stakeholders. The analyst partners across HR, IT, and business teams to deliver high-quality solutions, drive continuous improvement, and maintain a stable, compliant, and efficient Workday environment.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Foundation Data & System Support
- Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday Foundation Data, ensuring accurate configuration, governance, and ongoing maintenance.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for Workday through a tiered support model, resolving complex system issues and identifying root causes.
- Design and implement scalable technical solutions that improve system functionality, operational efficiency, and user experience.
- Ensure system configurations align with enterprise data architecture, security standards, and organizational objectives.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, recommend best practices, and implement sustainable Workday solutions.
Data Management & System Integrity
- Lead Foundation Data configuration and maintenance activities to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
- Support data conversion efforts, including mass data loads, validation, reconciliation, and data quality initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of core HR data across Workday and integrated systems.
- Monitor data integrity and proactively identify opportunities to improve governance and standardization.
Project Delivery & Stakeholder Management
- Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, balancing operational support with project execution.
- Lead assigned Workday projects from planning through implementation, defining timelines, identifying risks, and ensuring successful delivery.
- Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, regular status updates, and proactive issue resolution.
- Partner with functional and technical teams to implement enhancements that support business priorities.
Audit, Compliance & Risk Management
- Perform complex system and compliance audits, including SOX and HRTS controls.
- Analyze audit findings, drive corrective actions, and recommend long-term preventive solutions.
- Identify risks and escalate issues appropriately while ensuring timely resolution and compliance with established controls.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
- Analyze system performance and business processes to identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and simplification.
- Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance scalability, efficiency, and user satisfaction.
- Champion continuous improvement by identifying and implementing measurable enhancements within assigned functional areas.
- Support innovation by evaluating new capabilities and recommending system enhancements aligned with business needs.
Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Own documentation for assigned functional areas, ensuring work instructions are accurate, current, and compliant with organizational standards.
- Develop, review, and approve technical documentation, process guides, and knowledge articles.
- Identify documentation gaps and implement improvements to strengthen operational consistency.
- Develop training materials and mentor team members to increase technical capability and knowledge sharing.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of Workday configuration, Foundation Data, and HR system support.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of data governance, security principles, and system architecture.
- Experience managing stakeholders and communicating effectively with technical teams, business partners, and senior leadership.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy and system integrity.
- Proven ability to lead process improvements and drive operational excellence.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning and professional development.
- Experience developing training programs, technical documentation, and mentoring team members.
Qualifications
Experience
- 3+ years of experience supporting HR technology systems, with significant experience in Workday.
- Expertise in Workday Foundation Data configuration and governance is a plus
- Experience with Workday data conversion, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), mass data loads, and data validation.
- Experience leading system implementations, enhancements, or cross-functional technical initiatives.
- Experience supporting audit, compliance, and data governance activities is preferred.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Human Resources Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
Technical Skills
- Workday HCM experience required.
- Experience with EIBs, data conversion, and system troubleshooting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to shape the foundation of Workday within a global organization by driving data integrity, improving operational efficiency, and delivering innovative HR technology solutions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence strategic initiatives, and play a critical role in the evolution of our HR systems.
