[Remote] Workday HRIS Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Reed Smith LLP is a law firm seeking a Workday HRIS Analyst to support the implementation and administration of Workday across the firm. The role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure successful deployment, stabilization, and optimization of the Workday system while providing ongoing support and guidance to internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the Workday implementation and post-go-live support team, helping to support the successful deployment, stabilization, and ongoing optimization of Workday across the firm
• Act as an internal Workday resource for HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, IT, and other business teams by providing guidance on functionality, best practices, configuration considerations, and operational impacts
• Support key Workday functional areas, including HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, Security, Reporting, Prism Analytics, EIBs, business processes, and integrations
• Partner with implementation consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support decision-making, close knowledge gaps, and build internal capability
• Assist with implementation activities, including design discussions, configuration review, testing coordination, defect tracking, data validation, cutover planning, deployment readiness, and post-go-live stabilization
• Help troubleshoot system, process, and integration issues by researching practical solutions, workarounds, and long-term improvements
• Provide support for business processes, security roles, reporting, EIB loads, Prism Analytics, integrations, and related system administration activities as needed
• Assist with data conversion validation, reconciliation, audit support, payroll and benefits testing, and system quality assurance activities
• Create and maintain process documentation, job aids, knowledge base articles, and training materials to support long-term operational success and internal knowledge sharing
• Provide day-to-day support to internal users and project team members while helping increase organizational knowledge and comfort with Workday functionality and processes
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve user experience, and optimize Workday functionality following go-live
• Stay informed on new Workday functionality, releases, and industry best practices, and provide recommendations for future enhancements

Skills

• Experience supporting at least one Workday implementation or go-live required
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and teams
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to learn new systems and functionality quickly
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred
• 2+ years of HRIS, Workday, or related systems experience preferred
• Experience supporting HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, or related functional areas preferred
• Experience creating process documentation and training materials preferred
• Understanding of Workday HCM concepts and business processes preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Virtual Health Services
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Family Leave (for eligible Exempt and Non-Exempt staff)
• Transportation Benefit
• Back-up Child Care Services
• College Coach Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Sick Time (for Exempt staff)
• Paid Time Off (available to all full-time, non-temporary employees)
• Flexible benefits program
• Tuition assistance
• Generous 401(k) plan

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