Workday Reporting Specialist (Payroll)
Remote
The Workday Reporting Specialist is responsible for all work activities associated with the design, build, test, and deployment of Workday reports, including management of the review and sign off process with Workday Functional Leads and business subject matter experts (SMEs). This position will work with the Talent Analytics Manager to understand the proposed design of the Workday solution and the impact to providing reports to users. This position works with Functional Leads / SMEs to gather reporting requirements for all reports and build new custom reports using standard Workday reporting functionality- Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Dashboards, and Discovery Boards. The role includes analyzing Workday delivered reports to determine whether current reports can be leveraged/configured or whether new custom reports are required. The role will also help to establish reporting standards and support data governance.
Essential Duties: Workday HCM report creation, maintenance, and optimization
Requirements gathering, build, test and debug Workday HCM reports & Dashboards
Analyze and translate functional specifications and change requests into technical specifications
Create reports out of HCM and other database systems as required by internal stakeholders
Prepare HR metrics to be presented upon request or on schedule by senior leadership
Review reports and calculated fields regularly to optimize performance
Document report functionality and design to facilitate ongoing maintenance
Provide troubleshooting and support for report execution failures
Develop and modify advanced reports for internal human resources and people leaders using Workday Report Writer
Research new Workday reporting & analytics features and functionality to determine how best to meet user needs
Support Workday's biannual releases through impact analysis to changes to Workday's data model and create reports and dashboards to aid in identification of populations for release testing
HCM reporting governance, support, and education
Participate in report reviews, including understanding and ensuring security and data privacy standards
Partner with Workday Security team to maintain data and privacy standards
Work closely with other members of the Workday functional team and serve as a subject matter expert for others regarding reporting and calculated fields
Provide HCM data support for Human Resources staff, all associate end-users, and members of senior leadership
Maintain proficiency and level of knowledge with all talent systems
Assists with the support of all aspects of Human Resources as it relates to data requests, including but not limited to EEO-1, Affirmative Action Plan, and benefits census
Participate in delivery of reporting training
Train users on Workday reporting functions and available reports
Follow established standards and change management processes including report documentation
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of experience, including business analyst and project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS PREFERRED: Proficient in Workday reporting including Calculated Fields, Advanced, Matrix, Trending and Composite
Demonstrated knowledge of Workday dashboards, worksheets, and embedded analytics
SQL knowledge
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED: Experience with Workday HCM
Demonstrated ability to conduct high level needs analysis and produce reporting and data analysis
Background in identifying, designing, testing, and deploying reports in an ERP system
Background in understanding HCM data that could be used in building reports
Human Resources and/or recruiting functional background, ideally in Public Accounting or similar Professional services firms
Workday Report Writing certifications
Aptitude in learning and mastering report writing tools
Knowledge of commonly used reports for Recruiting, Human Resources, Compensation, Payroll and Benefits
Proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint required)
Ability to create a consolidated report by combining data from multiple data sources
Strong problem solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
Ability to prioritize workload and execute tasks independently, providing timely follow-up and resolution
Demonstrated ability to plan, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities
Strong written and oral communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
PREFERRED: 2+ years of Workday Report Writer and/or Workday Prism Analytics experience
Workday PRISM, BIRT, Worksheets and Advanced reporting experience
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