[Hiring] Workday Systems Analyst @Viasat, Inc.

Role Description

The Workday Systems Analyst will work closely with senior team members, business partners, and external consultants to help define requirements, test system functionality, and support day-to-day system operations. This role provides hands-on experience with Workday configuration, testing, reporting, and end-user support while continuing to build functional and technical expertise. Note this is a temporary role expected for 12 months.

• Assist with configuration alongside upkeep of Workday Core HCM and Onboarding functionality, including business processes and workflows.
• Participate in detailing and analyzing existing business processes within Workday.
• Support system reviews and demonstrations alongside business users to understand requirements and identify gaps.
• Develop and carry out test cases and test scripts; document and communicate testing results.
• Partner with business users to capture functional requirements and help evaluate system capabilities.
• Respond to helpdesk cases by providing guidance, troubleshooting issues, and escalating when needed.
• Translate business needs into basic functional requirements with guidance from senior team members.
• Assist in evaluating change requests and estimating level of effort.
• Support the creation and maintenance of standard and moderately complex Workday reports using Report Writer and Report Designer.

Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate experience supporting Workday or another HR/HCM system.
• Familiarity with Workday configuration, reporting, or security concepts is a plus.
• Strong curiosity about HR systems and business process improvement.
• Ability to learn new systems and concepts quickly.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• US Citizenship required.

Requirements

• Diligent with good organizational and time-management skills.
• Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to collaborate and ask questions.
• Ability to handle various tasks with guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused approach with a desire to support internal customers.

Benefits

• Salary range: $99,000.00 - $156,000.00 / annually.
• For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $123,000.00 - $184,000.00 / annually.
• Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.