Lead HRIS Analyst

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About This Role

We have an exciting and challenging career opportunity on our HRIS team. This role will provide the right candidate with exposure to a variety of areas within the HR department, as well as the ability to build deep technical skills in administering our Workday HCM platform. The primary purpose and function of the Lead HRIS Analyst is to act as the Workday technical subject matter expert, provide HR system administration and support, and lead Workday HR system configuration, enhancement, and deployment efforts. Additionally, this individual will serve as the liaison between internal business teams and 3rd party vendors for system integrations, enhancements, and issue fixes. This role will report to the Director, HRIS.

What You Will Lead/Do or Key Responsibilities

• Advanced configuration and technical support of various Workday modules including HCM, Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Absence, Time Tracking, and Onboarding.

• Lead projects to optimize Workday module utilization, simplify processes, and improve data accuracy.

• Partner with various business areas across the organization to determine HR technology priorities and ensure alignment with department and company goals.

• Recommend process improvements, providing innovative suggestions and solutions as well as downstream impacts.

• Provide advanced technical support, oversight, and training for the HRIS team.

• Provide Tier 2 employee support on inquiries via ticketing system, including technology assistance, issue remediation, and escalation management. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define security roles, access controls, and permission sets, ensuring the appropriate level of data security and segregation of duties. 

• Design, build, and maintain Workday dashboards and advanced custom reports in partnership with stakeholders.

• Create EIB templates, upload, and perform subsequent audits to ensure data accuracy.

• Lead Workday releases, which includes taking inventory and presenting new release functionality to stakeholders, conducting Regression testing, and project managing UAT.

• Partner closely with IT to support Workday interfaces, including troubleshooting issues with vendors and internal IT teams as necessary.

• Troubleshoot issues independently and resourcefully through the use of external and internal resources.

• Maintain awareness of emerging technology trends and innovative solutions to encourage process automation, support optimization, and inspire technology simplification in a fast-paced organization.

Qualifications / What You Need To Succeed

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, HR management, business administration, or related.

• 8+ years of prior HRIS experience.

• Proficiency in Workday HCM, Advanced Compensation, Absence, and Time Tracking modules.

• Deep knowledge of Workday calc fields, business processes, EIBs, advanced reporting, security, and integrations.

• Experience with project management or leading projects.

• Working knowledge of all core hire-to-retire HR processes.

• Attention to detail with the ability to effectively exercise critical thinking to solution issues.

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.

• Ability to effectively present technical and functional information in a manner that is understandable to all levels of the organization.

• Must be flexible and adaptable to change.

• Strong customer service orientation and ability to maintain a professional, friendly demeanor.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

The Longer Story:

One of the fastest-growing B2B software companies in the world, OutSystems is on a mission to enable every organization to innovate through software. We are looking for talented and motivated people to join us in helping companies solve some of their most strategic business challenges, from modernizing their workplace processes to transforming their employee and customer experiences. As a member of the OutSystems global team, you will help build, deliver, manage, and evolve the software that is a low-code market leader and preferred by professional developers around the world.

OutSystems is a truly global company, with more than 525,000 developer community members, 1,700 employees, 400 partners, and thousands of active customers in over 87 countries and across 22 industries. Founded in 2001, OutSystems has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, the UAE, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, and Singapore, and of course has a thriving, worldwide community of remote employees.

Working at OutSystems

We do not have many rules, but we do have high standards and a culture of global collaboration. Our commitment to our culture is highlighted in The Small Book of the Few Big Rules, written by our Founder and CEO, Paulo Rosado. This commitment to culture landed us in the Forbes top cloud computing employers four years in a row.

We grow, change, and innovate, and give our teams the space to be proactive and creative.

• We care about growth and development. Vertical career progression is obvious, and we also encourage lateral moves, joining different teams, and mastering new skills. 

• Global colleagues who are as smart, hardworking, and driven as you. 

• Our DNA is disrupting the status quo. It is why our company exists.

• We “Ask Why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and often uncovers a better, more agile way.

What do we have to offer you? 

• A company that continues to grow, change and innovate, and gives our teams the space to be proactive and creative. 

• Real career opportunities. We care about growth and development. Vertical career progression is an obvious possibility, but we also offer the possibility for lateral moves, joining different teams, and mastering specific skills. 

• Work colleagues that are as smart, hardworking and driven as you – and a team that is global. 

• A company culture that is based on transparency, teamwork and excellence (as promised in our Small Book of the Few Big Rules and delivered every day.) 

• Disrupting the status quo is in our DNA. In fact, it’s why our company exists.

• We “Ask Why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and sometimes even uncover a better way.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Then we’d love to hear from you!

OutSystems nurtures an inclusive culture of diversity, where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic self and perform at their best. A company that embraces the creativity and innovation that comes through diverse perspectives. We are committed to creating a team that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, place of origin, color, age, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by law.

Join us in disrupting the status quo of the low-code market, we give you the power to "Ask Why", you give our customers the power to innovate through software!