[Hiring] Senior HRIS Applications Analyst @Illumio

Role Description

The Business Applications team is currently seeking a Senior HRIS Applications Analyst to serve as a Workday subject matter expert that takes lead in the design and build to optimize our HR system. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, and IT.

Your Impact:

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday modules including Core HCM, Absence Management, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Payroll, Performance & Talent, and Time Tracking.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Workday operational issues including time off inconsistencies, absence plan discrepancies, and benefit related integration issues.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve system, data, and process issues impacting HR business process workflows and downstream system integrations.
• Partner with business stakeholders to provision access, provide data via creation of custom reports & dashboards – including Discovery Boards & Workday Hubs.
• Support, maintain, and troubleshoot inbound and outbound integrations and data loads using Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Cloud Connectors, and Workday Studio.
• Provide production support including triaging tickets, troubleshooting system issues, providing end-user support, researching alternative solutions and features, and delivering on enhancement requests.
• Support yearly advanced compensation review/merit cycle configuration including equity and bonus.
• Support configuration of US Open Enrollment and compliance requirements for global Benefits set up.
• Act as a consultative partner to business stakeholders, helping to inform and resolve issues, while adequately managing expectations.
• Communicate clear system impacts, process changes, and data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders by gaining deep understanding of key initiatives and business needs.
• Support change management efforts by developing and maintaining internal process docs/playbooks, end-user training, and best-practice recommendations.
• Maintain clear case notes via ServiceNow case management system and documentation to support transparency, continuity, and high-quality service delivery.
• Plan and execute unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate system accuracy and end-to-end process integrity.
• Drive consistency, standardization, and controls across HR workflows to improve execution quality and reduce operational and compliance risk.
• Provide informal mentoring or guidance to peers on Workday functionality, reporting, and HRIS best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of HRIS experience, with hands-on expertise in Workday configuration, implementation at a global scale.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple Workday modules (HCM, Absence, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Payroll, Performance & Talent, Time Tracking, and Reporting).
• In depth knowledge of Workday foundational concepts, business processes, EIBs, Security, Reporting, and calculated fields.
• Strong experience with Workday integration tools including Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and Workday APIs (SOAP/REST).
• Proficiency in XML, XSLT, JSON, and web services technologies.
• Experience with integration middleware or iPaaS solutions (e.g., Boomi, Workato) is a plus.
• Workday Pro Certification is a plus.
• Curiosity and experience experimenting with and building solutions using AI tools such as Workday Agents, Co-Pilot, Claude to improve and automate tasks & processes.

Benefits

• Illumio believes that an environment of unique backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and individual contributions creates a culture of belonging, drives our future, and makes us stronger together in support of our customers and their success.