# Senior Workday Analyst

**Company:** [Navan](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/navan)
**Location:** Dallas, TX, Austin, TX
**Role:** Other
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** workday hcm, absence management, global time tracking, eib, calculated fields, matrix reports, Dashboards, talent, benefits, advanced compensation, core hcm, reporting, Security
**Posted:** 2026-07-20

> Senior Workday Analyst on the People Operations team responsible for configuring and optimizing Workday HCM modules (focus on Absence Management and Time Tracking), leading data migrations via EIBs, building analytics, and supporting global HR processes. Requires 5+ years HRIS experience including 3+ years hands-on Workday configuration and knowledge of EMEA labor laws.

## Job Description

## What You'll Do

- Architect & Configure: Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of Workday HCM modules, with a primary focus on Absence Management and Global Time Tracking.
- Data Migration Lead: Act as the internal Subject Matter Expert for Workday EIBs, managing high-volume data uploads, mass updates, and complex data transformations.
- Full-Suite Optimization: Support and enhance the broader Workday ecosystem, including Talent, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, and Core HCM.
- Strategic Roadmapping: Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable solutions, prioritizing the People Systems roadmap for global impact.
- Advanced Analytics: Build and maintain complex Calculated Fields, Matrix Reports, and Dashboards to provide real-time, actionable data insights.
- Troubleshoot & Resolve: Serve as a subject matter expert for complex system issues, ensuring seamless performance and data flow across all integrations.
- Enablement: Develop best-in-class documentation and conduct global training sessions to promote best practices across the People Operations team.

## What You'll Bring

- Workday Expertise: 5+ years of HRIS experience, with at least 3+ years of deep, hands-on Workday HCM configuration.
- The "Absence" Specialist: Proven track record of configuring Absence Management in a global environment, including statutory requirements and entitlement rules.
- EIB Proficiency: Advanced skills in building and executing Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs) for mass data loads and system integrations.
- Global Fluency: High-level domain knowledge of EMEA labor laws, statutory absence types, and payroll integration touchpoints.
- Technical Depth: Mastery of Reporting, Security, and Calculated Fields.
- Agility: Exceptional problem-solving skills in a high-growth, fast-paced tech environment.
- Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders across cultures and time zones.

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