Senior People Technology Analyst - Workday

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

As a key member of the People Technology & Operations team, you will be instrumental in the continued expansion and deployment of Workday functionality. You will partner with Samsara's key stakeholders to implement streamlined operations processes and optimal technology solutions for our People Team programs. You are comfortable acting as an internal consultant to global HR and business stakeholders and can showcase your experience in HR and Workday to develop lasting solutions that solve complex business challenges. Lastly, you are highly driven and bring demonstrated experience succeeding in high-growth, fast-paced organizations.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.


• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, and countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.


• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.


• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. 

In this role, you will: 

• Own and continuously enhance the Workday Benefits and Compensation module, ensuring scalable and efficient configuration 


• Design, build, test, and deploy Open Enrollment configurations end-to-end


• Build, modify, and optimize custom Workday reports 


• Partner cross-functionally with Benefits, HR, Payroll, Finance, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into Workday solutions


• Scope and prioritize Workday releases 


• Partner with developers and vendors to enhance Workday integrations, troubleshoot issues, and improve benefits data flows


• Review proposed system changes to identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization 


• Triage and configure Workday enhancements or fixes for HCM, Compensation, Payroll, and reporting


• Partner with People Operations teams to gather, document, and validate business requirements for programs executed through Workday 


• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 5+ years of professional experience working for fast-growing, global companies


• 4+ years experience in Workday Benefits configuration 


• 2+ years experience configuring core HCM required


• Experience in Workday business process configuration, security, and organization configuration


• Experience in Workday HCM, Benefits, and Core HCM modules in U.S. and International locations


• Experience writing and completing test scenarios for system implementations and enhancements


• Experience leading and configuring Compensation grids for the annual review process


• Strong understanding of Benefits best practices, HR processes, and compliance. Experience documenting and analyzing requirements.


• Familiar with Agile methodologies and prioritization


• Ability to prioritize workload and deliver enhancements or fixes on time without supervision. Provide accurate timelines, follow-up, and required documentation for change management

An ideal candidate also has:

• Experience with Workday Benefits, Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking 


• Knowledge of employment compliance and legal best practices


• Experience working with Jira, Zendesk, and other business applications integrating to Workday