Workday Analyst- HR

About this role

Job Description:

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Workday Analyst with a focus on Workday’s Talent Module. This role will play an important part in enabling effective talent management processes and delivering a positive experience for employees, managers, and HR partners across the organization.

The Workday Analyst will partner various business units and cross-functional technology teams to support cyclical talent programs, maintain system functionality, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of Workday experience, hands-on exposure to Talent functionality, strong analytical skills, and an interest in leveraging technology to improve talent processes and business outcomes.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities

• Workday Talent Support and Administration
• Support the ongoing administration and maintenance of Workday Talent functionality, including Performance Management, Talent Reviews, and related processes.
• Support cyclical talent programs, including goal setting, performance reviews, talent assessments, and calibration activities.
• Maintain existing business process configurations, templates, questionnaires, notifications, eligibility rules, and related system components.
• Troubleshoot system issues, identify root causes, and coordinate resolutions with appropriate stakeholders.Support configuration changes and enhancements based on established business requirements and priorities.
• Talent Process Execution
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and support effective Workday solutions.
• Coordinate system readiness and execution for cyclical talent programs, ensuring processes are configured, tested, and completed on schedule.
• Support the administration and troubleshooting of performance review and calibration processes.
• Maintain process documentation, user guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, consistency, and the employee and manager experience.
• Testing and Continuous Improvement
• Execute functional and regression testing for configuration changes, system enhancements, and Workday releases.
• Document test scenarios, results, issues, and resolutions to support quality system delivery.
• Evaluate existing functionality and identify opportunities to improve Workday processes and capabilities.
• Support the implementation of system updates and enhancements, including coordination with impacted stakeholders.
• Stay informed of relevant Workday functionality and recommend practical improvements to existing processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with stakeholders to clarify requirements, communicate system impacts, and support successful delivery of enhancements.
• Provide timely, customer-focused support to end users and communicate technical information in a clear, accessible manner.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives that enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and consistency of Workday across the organization.
• The TOOLS you'll bring with you
• 3-4 years experience supporting Workday Talent functionality, particularly Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Calibration, or related processes.
• Experience supporting cyclical talent activities such as performance reviews, goal setting, talent assessments, or calibrations.
• Working knowledge of Workday business processes, configuration concepts, reporting, and security fundamentals.
• Experience executing functional testing, validating system changes, and troubleshooting application issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a focus on delivering accurate results.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, particularly during cyclical talent programs.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to learn new functionality and develop technical expertise.
• Other TOOLS we prefer you to have
• Experience supporting Workday Talent module in an enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting Workday releases, regression testing, and system enhancements.
• Exposure to Core HCM, Compensation, or other related Workday functional areas.
• Experience supporting multiple business units, brands, or complex HR processes.
• What Success Looks Like
• Cyclical talent programs are executed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Workday Talent functionality is reliable, well-maintained, and aligned with business requirements.
• System issues are investigated and resolved promptly, with appropriate documentation and communication.
• Talent and HR partners receive responsive support and effective technology solutions.
• Opportunities to improve processes, system usability, and operational efficiency are consistently identified and addressed.

We provide these great perks and benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401(k) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more!

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.