Senior HRIS Business Analyst Workday HCM - Hybrid Orange, CA
Energy SolutionsOrange, California
Full Time
Posted March 11, 2026
$107k - $134k
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Job Description
The Senior HRIS Business Analyst at Energy Solutions is responsible for supporting and optimizing Workday HCM modules, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and efficient HR service delivery, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve HR systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday modules including Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence Management
- Manage HRIS service delivery by resolving moderately complex HRIS cases, employee issues, and escalations
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues within Workday, such as PTO accruals and absence plan discrepancies
- Support onboarding processes and update system configurations related to new hires
- Ensure HR data, system configurations, and processes comply with internal controls and regulatory requirements
- Support audits, investigations, and corrective actions by providing accurate data and documentation
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics in Workday for workforce data and metrics
- Maintain and troubleshoot inbound and outbound system integrations and data loads
- Support security administration activities including access management and user permissions
- Act as a partner to stakeholders by communicating system impacts, process changes, and data insights
- Design and implement operational improvements to HRIS-supported workflows
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of HRIS experience, with hands-on expertise in Workday HCM.
- Demonstrated experience supporting multiple Workday modules including Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence Management.
- Working knowledge of HR compliance requirements, payroll controls, and audit support.
- Ability to manage complex issues independently while collaborating across teams.
- Demonstrated experience in reporting, troubleshooting, and supporting production operations in Workday.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate validation under deadlines, including payroll calendar deadlines.
- Support and maintain Workday security administration activities including security group updates, operations security setup, and access controls.
- Configure, review, and validate appropriate Workday access for employees, managers, and special populations such as terminated staff, with security verification.
- Support and maintain compliance-related activities by ensuring HR data, system configurations, and business processes align with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
- Support audits, investigations, and corrective actions by providing accurate system data, documentation, and reporting.
- Identify, assess, and recommend process or system improvements to mitigate compliance or data risks.
- Maintain strong documentation to support audit readiness and operational controls.
- Support Workday business process integrations such as Docusign and troubleshoot associated workflows.
- Plan and execute unit testing, integration testing, payroll parallel testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate system accuracy and end-to-end process integrity.
- Test and validate Workday feature releases, enhancements, and configuration changes to verify alignment with HR procedures, payroll requirements, and compliance needs.
- Partner with PC Analytics to provide access, data, and requirements needed to develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics.
- Enable development and maintenance of custom reports and operational reporting, including supervisor reports and dashboards (e.g., DEI reporting).
- Support inbound and outbound integrations and data loads using Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Cloud Connectors, and Workday Studio as applicable.
- Support and maintain Workday security activities including security group updates, access management, and notifications.
- Act as a consultative partner to HR leadership and stakeholders, helping resolve moderately complex issues and managing expectations.
- Communicate system impacts, process changes, and data insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Design and implement scalable improvements across HRIS-supported People Operations workflows to improve efficiency, standardization, and controls.
- Provide informal mentoring or guidance to peers on Workday functionality, reporting, and HRIS best practices.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of 107,363 - 134,127 with a target of 107,363 - 119,621 based on experience and qualifications
Hybrid work schedule requiring at least one onsite day per week (Wednesdays)
Generous retirement package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pre-tax contribution plans
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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