HR Systems Analyst (Workday Integration & Testing)

About This Role

This HR Systems Analyst will support a critical HR integration project, focusing on end-to-end testing and validation of Workday integrations for Payroll and Benefits. The role involves identifying and troubleshooting complex data discrepancies and managing business interactions to ensure a seamless go-live.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive integration test scripts, specifically targeting benefits administration, 401k, arrears, and retroactive file processing
• Proactively identify potential system breaking points and perform failure scenario analysis
• Analyze root causes of errors and implement required adjustments to integration logic or data mapping
• Update and stage complex data records within Workday to simulate real-world testing environments
• Validate data flow accuracy between Workday and external vendor systems
• Run and monitor inbound/outbound integrations; interpret vendor file specifications to resolve transmission or formatting errors
• Develop advanced workbooks in Google Sheets to perform data reconciliation and audit test results
• Act as a bridge between HR, IT, and external implementation partners
• Clearly communicate technical issues to non-technical business owners

Requirements

• Proven experience with Workday data management and integration testing (EIB, Core Connectors, or Document Transformation)
• Solid understanding of HR functional areas, including compensation, benefits structures, and payroll processing cycles
• Expert-level proficiency in Google Sheets for high-volume data validation and analysis
• Experience in system admin tasks, including documenting test cases and maintaining audit trails of system changes
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage business interactions and present findings to project leadership

Nice to Have

• Experience with Regression Testing and integration error-handling techniques
• Prior experience in a consulting or high-growth environment undergoing an HRIS implementation
• Familiarity with interpreting complex vendor file specifications

Skills

* Required skills