We are seeking a business systems analyst to work remotely on a Workday Implementation team. The role is to triage Workday system issues, as well as perform system configurations. Strong experience working with software vendors is required.
No 3rd party candidates will be considered for this role.
W-2 Contract Role
Duration - 1 Year
Location - Remote
Pay - Up to $82.39/hour
Role Summary
This contingent role provides senior‑level operational leadership for People Systems operations while internal leadership steps into project‑focused work. The consultant will lead day‑to‑day HRIS production support, backlog management, and operational governance across Workday and adjacent platforms.
This role serves as the operational anchor for BAU People Systems production support, ensuring stable, secure, and reliable day‑to‑day operations across Workday and related platforms. This role is accountable for disciplined execution of intake, incident management, release management, documentation and change control, while ensuring data & process integrity in our HCM and overall system stability.
As a senior HRIS / Workday subject matter expert, the consultant partners with HR COEs, IT, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to optimize production support and identify targeted improvements, automation, and enhancements that improve efficiency and the end‑user experience.
Key Responsibilities
HRIS Intake, Backlog & Production Support
·Oversee and manage all HRIS intake and the Workday Help Queue, including:
·Apply strong understanding of Workday data structures, business process frameworks, security, and integrations to triage requests and partner effectively with IT and vendors.
·Manage and prioritize the BAU backlog, balancing operational stability with incremental enhancements.
·Oversee Workday security intake and prioritization, coordinating with the HRIS security team to ensure timely delivery and adherence to governance standards.
·Serve as the escalation point for production incidents, coordinating triage and resolution with internal teams and external partners.
·Release Management, lead the bi-annual Workday releases
BAU Enhancements & Operational Delivery
Lead end‑to‑end lifecycle for BAU and ad‑hoc Workday enhancements, including:
·Drive consistent change control discipline, including adoption planning and readiness.
Operational Governance & Collaboration
· Lead BAU and program transition calls, ensuring continuity as work shifts between operations and project streams.
· Represent People Sy
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.