Senior HRIS Analyst at Chainguard

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Workday Configuration, Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Talent, Security, Reporting, Data Governance, Problem Solving, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Troubleshooting, Documentation, Training, Analytics

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

The role, in a nutshell The Senior Workday HRIS Analyst is our hands-on expert for making Workday work at scale. You’ll own configuration, optimization, and data integrity across the entire employee lifecycle, from first offer to last paycheck, and ensure Workday is a reliable, secure source of truth for Chainguard. Reporting to the Sr. HRIS Manager, you’ll partner closely with People, People Operations, Total Rewards, Payroll, Finance, and IT to design systems that are scalable, compliant, and actually delightful to use (yes, even for approvals). You’ll own complex configuration work, influence cross-functional initiatives through expertise, and provide informed guidance on Workday best practices. If you’re energized by building clean, well-documented systems that reduce manual work and help people do their best work, this role is for you. What you’ll do Own Workday configuration end-to-end across modules such as Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Talent, and Security — always with scalability, auditability, and user experience in mind. Serve as the escalation point for complex issues, leading advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and long-term fixes that improve stability and performance (not just one-off workarounds). Design and maintain core Workday logic — including business processes, condition rules, calculated fields, eligibility rules, and validations — to keep data clean and workflows intuitive. Build reports, dashboards, and analytics that give People, leaders, and business partners clear visibility into headcount, programs, and trends — including advanced calculated fields and complex reporting use cases. Support and optimize integrations (EIBs, RaaS, and third-party vendors), ensuring robust data governance, security, and monitoring as Workday becomes more deeply embedded across our tech stack. Translate business needs into scalable Workday solutions, providing clear options, recommendations, and impact assessments for stakeholders at every level. Lead testing and release management for Workday updates and enhancements, including test strategy, regression testing, UAT coordination, and communication of changes to end users and leaders. Create documentation and training that sticks — from runbooks and configuration notes to how-to guides — to reduce single points of failure, upskill stakeholders, and drive adoption. What we’re looking for 4–6+ years of HRIS experience with deep, hands-on Workday configuration in a scaling or complex environment. Strong expertise in Core HCM and at least two additional Workday functional areas (e.g., Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Talent, Security). Proven experience leading cross-functional HR programs and projects, ideally where Workday was a central system, and you were the primary technical/functional owner. Advanced reporting skills, including comfort with complex calculated fields, and dashboards tailored to HR and business stakeholders. Strong understanding of HR data governance, security, and compliance, including role-based access, audit needs, and controls for sensitive data. Pragmatic problem-solver with strong operational range — able to think through system design implications while hands-on troubleshooting complex HRIS workflows. Clear, confident communicator who can influence stakeholders, explain trade-offs in plain language, and build trust across People, Payroll, Finance, and IT. Bonus points Workday certifications in relevant functional areas. Experience supporting global organizations and multi-country configurations (e.g., different legal entities, time off plans, benefits rules, or regulatory requirements). Experience in a high-growth or scaling environment where processes and org structures are evolving quickly. What success looks like Workday is accurate, scalable, and aligned with the business. Configurations are well-designed, documented, and resilient to change. HR and People programs run smoothly. Manual work, one-off spreadsheets, and rework are reduced, and stakeholders can trust the data they see. HRIS is seen as a strategic partner. Leaders across People, Payroll, Finance, and IT look to you early for input on new programs and process changes, not just after the fact. HRIS work is documented and structured so that processes, configurations, and integrations are understandable and testable, reducing reliance on any single individual. If you love turning complex requirements into elegant, well-governed systems and enjoy working with teams building for the long term, we’d love to meet you. Base Salary Range $110,000—$130,000 USD About Us Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source. We live and breathe our company values: We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better. We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey. We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions. A few of the benefits we offer: Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs. Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!). 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck. ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset. 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child's first year. If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard’s Privacy Policy. ©2025 Chainguard. All Rights Reserved.

Responsibilities

The Senior HRIS Analyst will own Workday configuration across various modules, ensuring scalability and user experience. They will also lead troubleshooting efforts and design core Workday logic to maintain data integrity.