Senior HRIS Analyst (Workday Specialist)

Ball State University is looking for a talented and experienced Senior HRIS Analyst to join our dynamic team and play a key role in the implementation of Workday. In this exciting position, you'll work closely with a supportive and collaborative group of professionals to help shape the future of our HR systems. If you're passionate about technology, process improvement, and making an impact, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career. Apply now to join us on this exciting journey!

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Reporting to the Sr Executive Director, the Senior HRIS Analyst will be responsible for managing and supporting the Human Resources functionality within Workday. In consultation with key stakeholders, identify areas of improvement and develop and implement solutions. Support the day-to-day technology and operations of the HCM, Payroll, and Benefits modules in Workday (HR, Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, etc.). Write and maintain a variety of reports or queries utilizing Workday, Excel, Tableau and other data analytical tools.

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education such as an Associate's degree and two years of additional experience or four years of additional related experience.

At least five years of related experience to include system configuration, reporting, and data analysis.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate insights.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with various stakeholders. Able to maintain confidentiality and judgement in handling sensitive, critical, private, and protected information.

Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or a related field.

Experience with Workday HCM to include developing reports, system configuration, and data analysis. Project management experience. Experience working in a higher education environment.

Workday certification. Strong understanding of HR-related functions and processes.

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Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

The minimum salary for this position is $75,000.

Lead Workday HCM operational support related to business process configuration, mass system updates, process improvement, and auditing.

Collaborate with key stakeholders to recommend, design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain custom Workday reports and dashboards for meaningful metrics, trends, and analytical insights.

Participate in technology initiatives by gathering business requirements, conducting business process reviews, configuring, testing and deploying requested and required changes. Conduct projects such as mass system updates, business process improvement, and employee records management.

Coordinate deployment of application changes to production environment following established change management protocols and/or Workday Release updates. Develop test plans, coordinate and execute system testing.

Provide analysis of impacts to reporting based on new releases or updates to system functionality and recommend/apply changes in addition to reporting and dashboard related testing for each release.

Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday HCM inquiries, providing support and training to People and Culture team members and end-users on Workday functionalities and best practices.

Maintain documentation of existing processes and procedures to facilitate ongoing upkeep, continuous improvement, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Conduct complex audits and performs specialized reconciliations to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance, on a regular basis.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

For nominations and questions about this opportunity, please contact Kyla McKillip, Senior Administrative Specialist to the Associate Vice President for People and Culture, at klmckillip@bsu.edu.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.