Senior People Systems Analyst

Senior People Systems Analyst

As Fastly’s Senior People Systems Analyst, you will serve as the internal Workday functional SME, partnering with the People/HR teams to strategize and execute plans for configuring and extending Workday functionality to support digital transformation and drive new capabilities and data insights. You will be responsible for the successful implementation of new functionality and/or processes within project timelines, as well as the optimization and fine-tuning of existing functionality and processes. You will be relied upon for your deep Workday knowledge to help gather and translate requirements and to design, configure, test and deploy new modules, or improve existing functionality and modules, to support efficiency at scale. This role demands deep knowledge of Workday, functional HR and business process knowledge, experience with enterprise-wide technology implementations, and an ability to drive successful cross-functional collaboration and communication. This is an ideal role for someone who gets inspired by translating requirements into tactical execution, is passionate about thoughtful design and process optimization, and enjoys collaborating with and teaching others.

Work Location(s) & Travel Requirements:

Hybrid: 

This position is a hybrid role and open to candidates residing in the following locations: Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA 

In a hybrid position, you must reside within a commutable distance from the Fastly office in Los Angeles, CA/Denver, CO/San Francisco, CA and you may be required to occasionally work in the office.

This position may also require travel approximately 1-2 times per year as requested by your manager.

What You'll Do

• Lead HR Technology projects with varying levels of complexity, including the annual compensation cycle, semi-annual performance reviews and open enrollment
• Consultative partner to the COE on opportunities for process improvements, how to better utilize Workday functionality and recommending System solutions that solve business problems
• Gather and document detailed business requirements from the end users
• Manage testing by working with cross-functional teams to identify test scenarios/use cases, help develop test scripts and execute UAT with the various teams
• Manage EIBs and support data uploads for monthly and ad-hoc requests
• Create, maintain and support Workday reports and dashboards utilizing Workday reporting tools such Prism Analytics and Discovery Board
• Communicate and train end users on necessary functionality, provide Workday support to end-users regarding system usage and functionality, and escalate issues as needed
• Support SOX compliance efforts

Working Hours:

• This position will require you to be available during core business hours.

What We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5-7 years of Workday experience is required
• Deep Workday configuration experience in three of the following areas - Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Performance, Talent management, Time Off, Time Tracking and Payroll
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to shift directions quickly when priorities change
• Ability to think through problems and deliver quality solutions against very tight deadlines
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with the versatility to manage multiple projects, priorities and urgent issues successfully and simultaneously
• Must be detail-oriented, analytical and have a system thinking approach to problem-solving, deep understanding how things affect one another in an overall system
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and comfort communicating to larger audiences
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and judgment; ability to make sound decisions independently; solutions-oriented; comfortable with ambiguity
• Successful track record of building strong relationships with HR leadership and other key stakeholders

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $170,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This role may be eligible to participate in Fastly’s equity and discretionary bonus programs.

Benefits

We care about you. Fastly works hard to create a positive environment for our employees, and we think your life outside of work is important too. We support our teams with great benefits that start on the first day of your employment with Fastly. Curious about our offerings?

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Family planning, mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program, Insurance (Life, Disability, and Accident), company paid holidays, paid time off and paid sick leave are there to help support our employees. We also offer 401(k) (including company match) and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

COVID Travel Policy

Fastly is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of our employees. Therefore, new hires may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if the role requires business-related travel, in-person meetings, attending large events and working in an office location, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or if prohibited by local law.