Senior HRIS Business Analyst Workday HCM - Hybrid Portland, OR

Energy Solutions

Portland, Oregon

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 managing and optimizing Workday HCM modules, supporting HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and compliance, and partnering with various teams to improve HR processes and reporting in a hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday modules including Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence Management
Manage HRIS service delivery by handling HRIS cases, employee issues, and escalations to ensure timely resolution and positive employee experience
Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues within Workday related to PTO, absence plans, and time off discrepancies
Support onboarding processes and system configuration updates, including I-9 document relaunch activities
Ensure HR data, system configurations, and processes comply with internal controls and regulatory requirements, supporting audits and investigations
Develop and maintain HR reports, dashboards, and analytics in collaboration with PC Analytics
Maintain and troubleshoot inbound and outbound system integrations and data loads using tools like EIB, Cloud Connectors, and Workday Studio
Support security administration activities including access management, security group updates, and notifications
Act as a consultative partner to stakeholders, communicating system impacts and process changes, and supporting change management
Design and implement operational improvements to enhance HRIS workflows, standardization, and compliance

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum of 5 years of HRIS experience, with hands-on expertise in Workday HCM.
Demonstrated experience supporting multiple Workday modules including 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 inbound and outbound integrations and data loads using Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Cloud Connectors, and Workday Studio as applicable.
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 process integrity.
Support 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.
Maintain documentation to support audit readiness and operational controls.
Configure, review, and validate Workday security groups, access controls, and user notifications, including email notification routing and suppression.
Act as a consultative partner to HR, Payroll, Benefits, and business stakeholders, helping resolve moderately complex issues and managing expectations.
Develop and maintain training materials, job aids, user guidance, and best-practice recommendations for system and process changes.
Design and implement scalable operational improvements across HRIS-supported workflows to improve execution quality and reduce operational and compliance risks.
Provide informal mentoring or guidance to peers on Workday functionality, reporting, and HRIS best practices.