Reporting & Analytics Specialist, HRIS (Workday)

Job Description:

Job Purpose

To develop and maintain Workday reports and analytics that provide actionable insights for HR and business stakeholders. The role supports data-driven decision-making, compliance, and system adoption.

Key Responsibilities

1. Workday Reporting & Analytics:
•    Design, develop, and maintain advanced Workday reports (simple, advanced, matrix, composite, trending), and dashboards for HR and business leaders, ensuring optimal performance and a user-friendly experience.
•    Build and maintain calculated fields to support custom reporting requirements.
•    Develop role-specific dashboards, worklets, and discovery boards tailored to different user groups.

2 System Support & Configuration Collaboration:
•    Assist in testing and validating reporting changes during Workday releases and upgrades.
•    Support security configuration related to reporting (report access, data source permissions).
•    Partner with configuration team to ensure alignment between reporting logic and business processes.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory:
•    Work closely with HR Business Partners, Business Process Owners, Payroll Vendors, IT and other relevant departments to gather requirements and deliver reporting solutions.
•    Provide guidance and training to stakeholders on interpreting and using reports effectively.
•    Troubleshoot reporting issues, recommend enhancements, and manage ad hoc reporting requests.
•    Develop cross-functional reports spanning multiple Workday modules (HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning, Absence, Expenses, Talent etc).

4. AMS Engagement & Support:
•    Collaborate with the Workday AMS provider to troubleshoot reporting issues, implement enhancements, and adopt best practices.
•    Coordinate with AMS during Workday releases to validate reporting functionality and ensure smooth adoption of new features.
•    Review AMS recommendations for report optimisation and integrate them into the reporting strategy where appropriate.

5. User Training & Documentation:
•    Work closely with HR, Payroll, IT, and external vendors to address system-related matters.
•    Document report designs, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions for knowledge sharing.
•    Conduct end-user and refresher training sessions, prepare and maintain user guides, quick reference materials, and FAQs for common Workday transactions or issues.
•    Provide training and resources to encourage self-service reporting and promote user adoption.

6. Workday Release Management & Testing
•    Participate in biannual Workday release cycles, reviewing release notes for reporting impact.
•    Test new reporting features and validate existing reports post-release.
•    Recommend adoption of new reporting functionalities introduced in releases.

Knowledge & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in Workday Reporting.
• Technical Skills: Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Dashboards, Data Analytics, Security Awareness.
• Leadership Skills: Stakeholder Management, Communication, Project Management.

Impact & Accountability

• Supports strategic decisions through accurate reporting.
• Ensures compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Improves efficiency and user engagement with Workday.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Resolves complex reporting issues.
• Balances performance, accuracy, and business needs.
• Aligns reporting with governance and best practices.

Interaction

• Internal: HR, IT, Business Units, HRIS Teams.
• External: Payroll Vendors, AMS Providers.
• Frequency: Regular collaboration and support.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.