Lead Analyst, Global Workday Configuration, Compensation

Harman International - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

As the Global Configuration Lead/Analyst, you will be responsible for maintaining and configuring the Workday system to support the break/fix and enhancement needs of the business for Compensation and Payroll across 32 countries. This role involves working closely with a global team to ensure the effective implementation and management of Workday functionalities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the exploration, evaluation, recommendation, design, and configuration of new features and functionalities within Workday
• Configure, test, validate and implement changes in Workday
• Assist in testing of integrations, security, and annual events
• Maintain master data values in Workday for the Compensation & Payroll SKU's
• Serve as an escalation resource for Tier 2 & 3 issues
• Review information to ensure data integrity; edit input documents for accuracy and monitor output for system problems
• Act as the key Subject Matter Expert (SME) to determine the right technology solution to meet strategic business initiatives
• Provide operational and project support to Lead Analysts

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience, with a preferred concentration in Business, Technology Services, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience with Workday Human Capital Management, or other HR Systems, preferably in multiple areas
• A strong understanding of Compensation & Payroll process requirements
• Willingness to obtain and maintain Workday certification in their specified SKU, if not already certified
• Ability to work in a global matrixed organization and communicate at all levels
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including how to use Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and other functions necessary to conduct ad-hoc data audits

Nice-to-haves

• 3+ years of practical Workday Administration experience
• Workday certifications
• Compensation and/or Payroll certifications
• Working knowledge of all Workday systems, including other areas not specific to this role (e.g. Core HCM, Talent Management, Absence, Time Tracking, etc.)

Benefits

• Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.)
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global environment
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 'Be Brilliant' employee recognition and rewards program