Job Description
The Washington Post seeks a Senior Workday HRIS Analyst to drive innovation, take ownership, and champion cutting-edge solutions in this critical, client-facing role. This role will spearhead the configuration and optimization of Workday business processes, while also collaborating on a wide array of high-impact projects across multiple Workday modules. The HRIS team manages all Workday HCM modules, and the selected candidate will build expertise in areas such as absence management, benefits, compensation, recruiting, talent, time tracking, and staffing. We offer robust internal and external training to further enhance your skill set.
This role reports to the HRIS Manager.

Motivation

• You thrive in high-stakes environments and are passionate about driving excellence and delivering above-and-beyond results.
• You build powerful relationships across teams and influence key stakeholders to execute impactful solutions.
• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced settings, juggling multiple priorities with ease.
• You pride yourself in a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and discretion
• You like the challenge of balancing day-to-day whirlwind with project work

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration, implementation, and continuous improvement of business processes, ensuring system performance aligns with strategic business goals.
• Collaborate closely with HR leadership, business partners, and technical teams to drive the successful design and deployment of solutions, ensuring seamless user adoption.
• Take charge of functional and regression testing for system fixes, upgrades, patches, and maintenance, ensuring smooth bi-annual Workday releases and introducing new system features.
• Lead high-impact projects, managing meetings, providing strategic updates, and driving deadlines with precision.
• Partner with HR to develop and refine actionable reports and user-friendly dashboards that inform decision-making.
• Provide hands-on training to HR operations team members, empowering them with the skills to utilize Workday efficiently.
• Support seamless domain integrations and manage critical HCM transactions, including job changes, promotions, compensation adjustments, and terminations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HRIS or relevant experience.
• 2+ years of direct Workday experience required.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead complex projects from conception to completion.
• Thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments, balancing multiple priorities with a clear sense of urgency.
• Impeccable attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong independent worker with the capacity to perform under pressure and in a self-directed manner.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Adept at managing confidential data with the utmost discretion and integrity.

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
• Robust mental health resources
• Backup care and caregiver concierge services
• Gender affirming services
• Pet insurance
• Free Post digital subscription
• Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
The salary range for this position is:
The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.
The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
The innovation doesn’t end in the Newsroom – dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator – how will you Impact Tomorrow?

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• Lead the configuration, implementation, and continuous improvement of business processes, ensuring system performance aligns with strategic business goals.
• Collaborate closely with HR leadership, business partners, and technical teams to drive the successful design and deployment of solutions, ensuring seamless user adoption.
• Take charge of functional and regression testing for system fixes, upgrades, patches, and maintenance, ensuring smooth bi-annual Workday releases and introducing new system features.
• Lead high-impact projects, managing meetings, providing strategic updates, and driving deadlines with precision.
• Partner with HR to develop and refine actionable reports and user-friendly dashboards that inform decision-making.
• Provide hands-on training to HR operations team members, empowering them with the skills to utilize Workday efficiently.
• Support seamless domain integrations and manage critical HCM transactions, including job changes, promotions, compensation adjustments, and terminations