Lead Analyst, People Technology

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Analyst, People Technology in United States.

This role sits at the intersection of People Technology, HR systems, and strategic transformation, with a strong focus on Workday Core HCM.
You will act as a key technical owner responsible for ensuring the integrity, scalability, and evolution of the global HR technology ecosystem.
The position plays a critical role in designing future-proof solutions that support the entire employee lifecycle across a complex, growing organization.
You will partner closely with HR, Finance, IT, and Global Operations to translate business needs into robust technical configurations.
A key part of the role involves leading high-impact initiatives such as M&A integrations, new entity builds, and system harmonization efforts.
This is a hands-on, strategic role where you will combine deep Workday expertise with systems thinking and AI-enabled problem solving.

• Own and manage Workday Core HCM configuration across the employee lifecycle, ensuring system stability, scalability, and high data integrity across global environments.
• Design and maintain end-to-end HR technology solutions, applying a systems-thinking approach to anticipate downstream impacts across modules such as Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, and Compensation.
• Act as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and Global Expansion, translating complex needs into clear technical solutions.
• Lead M&A integrations, new entity builds, and organizational restructuring initiatives, including data migration, Day 1 readiness, and post-merger system alignment.
• Drive process improvement initiatives by mapping workflows, identifying gaps, and re-engineering solutions before automation to ensure long-term scalability.
• Troubleshoot and support integrations across Workday ecosystem tools, independently diagnosing issues and collaborating with technical teams when needed.
• Develop and implement AI-driven automation opportunities to enhance HR processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Mentor stakeholders and team members on Workday configuration, data models, and best practices to elevate overall system capability.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience in complex, global environments.
• Deep expertise in Workday Core HCM, including security architecture, data model, and business process framework.
• Proven experience leading high-impact initiatives such as M&A, system integrations, or large-scale organizational changes.
• Strong understanding of integration frameworks including EIBs, Studio, Orchestrate, Core Connectors, and APIs, with ability to troubleshoot independently.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong project leadership skills with the ability to drive initiatives from design through execution and stabilization.
• Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., LLMs, automation platforms) to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a proactive, systems-oriented mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary range: 137,900 USD – 184,500 USD, plus annual bonus and equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including employer-paid options and dependent support.
• Flexible work arrangements with autonomy, flextime, and strong support for work-life balance.
• Generous parental leave, fertility and adoption support, and family-building benefits.
• Mental health, wellness, and telehealth resources, including access to leading care platforms.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Learning and development programs, leadership training, and internal recognition initiatives.
• Additional benefits including financial planning tools, legal support services, and pet insurance.