At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”
Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Workday Analyst is a key Human Resources Technology team member responsible for ensuring the effective operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of the company’s HR system (Workday). This role will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in Workday, providing strategic recommendations, managing system enhancements, and partnering with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to drive system efficiency and data integrity. The Senior Workday Analyst will lead HR technology initiatives, contribute to Workday governance, and support critical business functions by leveraging advanced reporting, analytics, and system configuration expertise.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds as needed.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking in an office environment.
• Occasional exposure to varying temperatures in specific areas (e.g., server rooms or production areas).
• Noise levels are typically low to moderate but may vary depending on the environment.
• Minimal travel may be required.

• Serve as a Workday SME, providing technical and functional support across multiple modules, including Absence, U.S. Payroll and Benefits.
• Lead Workday system enhancements, including requirement gathering, configuration, testing, deployment, and documentation.
• Act as a strategic partner to HR, Payroll, IT, and business leaders, recommending and implementing Workday solutions that improve processes and drive efficiency.
• Conduct system audits and proactively identify opportunities to enhance data integrity, automation, and compliance.
• Manage and optimize Workday reporting and dashboards, leveraging Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, and Prism Analytics to deliver actionable insights.
• Oversee Workday security roles and business processes, ensuring appropriate access controls and compliance with internal policies.
• Lead and participate in Workday releases and testing cycles, ensuring system updates align with business needs and best practices.
• Support and troubleshoot Workday integrations with third-party vendors, ensuring seamless system data flow.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior analysts, fostering technical growth within the HR Technology team.
• Document system processes, develop training materials, and conduct user training to enhance adoption and proficiency.
• Stay informed on Workday trends, new features, and industry best practices, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Partner with external consultants, vendors, and Workday support teams as needed for system enhancements or troubleshooting.