Senior Workday Analyst

Overview:

Here at Discount Tire, we celebrate the spirit of our people with extraordinary pride and enthusiasm. Our business has been growing for more than 60 years and now is the best time in our history to join us. We are opening more locations every year and we are always looking for qualified individuals to join us in our growth. We are a company that promotes from within, both in our retail and corporate operations.

Under minimal supervision, the Senior Workday HRIS Analyst plays a dual role, combining knowledge of HR business processes with technical expertise in Workday configuration, business processes, reporting, and integrations. This role supports end-to-end Workday system design, configuration, and maintenance while also building and managing integrations with internal systems and external vendors. The analyst partners closely with the departments within the People Care segment and the Discount Tire corporate office to deliver reliable, scalable, and compliant solutions that enable business strategy and enhance employee experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Integrations & Technical Development

Design, develop, test, and deploy Workday integrations across HCM, Benefits, Talent Management, and Payroll, supporting data exchanges with internal systems and external vendor platforms.

Monitor integrations for accuracy, timeliness, and reliability, and troubleshoot complex issues across Workday and connected systems.

Research, recommend, and implement updates, fixes, and enhancements for integrations and reporting solutions.

Serve as integration lead on projects requiring Workday data transfer, ensuring accurate specifications, execution, and stakeholder alignment.

Conduct impact analysis, testing, and validation of integrations and reports during Workday releases and system upgrades.

Functional Configuration & Enhancements

Apply functional expertise to Workday through analysis, configuration, testing, debugging, and deployment of new features, workflows, and business processes.

Administer and maintain Workday modules, including configuration changes, release management, and deployment following best practices.

Lead or support requirements gathering, solution design, and execution of test plans across Workday functionality.

Partner on enterprise initiatives such as acquisitions, system implementations, and process improvements as an HCM subject matter expert.

Identifying opportunities for process optimizations, functionalities from manual/external systems into HCM.

Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for recurring or high-impact system issues.

Reporting & Analytics

Design, build, and maintain advanced reports, calculated fields, metrics, and dashboards for stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and deliver analytics that support business decision-making.

System Support & Governance

Provide tiered support for HRIS users, employees, and vendors by resolving system/data issues, access problems, and process failures.

Maintain Workday security structures and tables to ensure data integrity and system stability.

Perform regular audits to confirm data accuracy, compliance, and identification of control weaknesses.

Maintain comprehensive documentation of Workday integrations, configurations, and business processes.

Collaboration & Agile Practices

Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and the HRIS team to align Workday solutions with organizational needs and the product roadmap.

Champion Agile/Scrum practices by actively participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Provide timely progress updates to management regarding project status and deliverables.

Leadership & Team Development

Provide backup support to HRIS team members across integrations, reporting, and configuration functions.

Mentor, coach, and train junior HRIS Analysts (I and II), supporting skills growth and knowledge transfer.

Stay current on Workday advancements, HCM trends, and HR technology strategies to recommend innovative solutions.

Qualifications: Required

Minimum of 5 years of progressive HRIS configuration and integration development experience, hands-on expertise in Workday.

Experience with Workday Enterprise Integration Builder (EIB) and Workday Studio required.

Two years' experience with XML, XSLT, Web Services.

Formal Workday training or certifications.

Proficiency with Workday's security roles/permissions and integration capabilities (data imports, exports, Core Connectors, EIBs, Studio).

Skilled in Workday reporting tools (Advanced, Matrix, Composite) to create complex reports and deliver analytics.

Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Experience in business process optimization - analyzing, streamlining and improving business processes to enhance efficiency.

Ability to identify complex problems, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions with strong critical thinking skills.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing and translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.

Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.

Strong customer service orientation, able to manage diverse stakeholder needs with a positive, solutions-focused approach.

High level of integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality, treat others with respect, and uphold company values.

Preferred

Visio experience for process mapping and workflow design.

Exposure to TOGAF and BOST methodology.

Experience using automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Jenkins).

Experience with Robotic Process Automation tools (RPA).

Educational Requirements:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in information technology, business or related field or equivalent experience. Advanced degree is beneficial.

Work Days:

Normal work days are Monday through Friday. Occasional Saturdays and Sundays may be necessary.

Work Hours:

Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be necessary.

Discount Tire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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