Sr Lead Analyst - Corporate Applications

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sr Lead Analyst – Corporate Applications is a dynamic, customer focused individual with Workday experience, responsible for driving the evolution, optimization, and innovation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions across the organization. This role serves as the subject matter expert for specific Workday modules and other corporate applications, partnering closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and executive leadership to ensure maximum value delivery, efficiency, and high-impact solutions leveraging the company’s ERP investment.

The ideal candidate must possess deep Workday expertise, strong customer service and change management acumen, and the ability to translate business needs into scalable, high-performing system solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation) pineapple

• Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for specific Workday modules and other enterprise applications, delivering rapid and accurate stakeholder value while leveraging best practices and system capabilities.

• Leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance ERP processes, user experience, and system functionality.

• Delivers Workday enhancements, including system configurations, business process optimizations, and module expansions.

• Manages release cycles, regression testing, and roadmap execution for Workday and other ERP solutions.

• Drives automation initiatives to streamline business processes and reduce manual efforts.

• Partners with IT and cross-functional departments to ensure seamless system integration across HR, finance, payroll, and operations.

• Works closely with cross-functional teams, including HR, finance, IT, and operations, to gather business requirements and translate them into product solutions.

• Communicates effectively with executive leadership, providing insights into ERP system performance, capabilities, and future enhancements.

• Ensures prompt and accurate operational support with consistent documentation and change management.

• Defines integration strategies between Workday and other corporate applications, ensuring seamless data flow and process efficiency.

• Oversees API development, Workday Studio, EIBs, and middleware solutions (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, and Cloud Connect).

• Ensures data integrity, governance, and compliance across all ERP platforms.

• Monitors ERP system performance, identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions.

• Ensures compliance with security policies, regulatory standards, and corporate governance guidelines.

• Leads system audits, risk assessments, and data privacy initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, business, human resources, or a related field is highly preferred.

• Past or present Workday certification in at least one core module (HCM, Time, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Learning, Reporting, Payroll, Financials, Security, or Integrations) is highly preferred.

• 4+ years of Workday experience in a subject matter expert role.

• 4+ years of experience in enterprise applications and ERP systems management.

• Experience in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, AWS, and Azure) is a plus.

• Deep expertise in Workday ERP, including HCM, Financials, Payroll, and Security configurations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead large-scale ERP implementations and optimizations.

• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and system solutions.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decision-making across all levels of the organization.

• Strong understanding of data governance, compliance, and security models related to ERP systems.

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that may need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional Standing

• Occasional Walking

• Frequent Sitting

• Frequent hand, finger movement

• Use office equipment (in office or remote)

• Communicate verbally and in writing

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