Overview:
At Wipfli, people count.
At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.
People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
Job Summary: The Senior HRIS Analyst plays a critical role on the HR Systems team, serving as a hands‑on Workday expert who partners closely with Talent & Culture, Total Rewards, and IT to support and evolve our HR technology ecosystem. This role focuses primarily on Workday Core HCM and broader Workday configuration, with flexibility across modules based on team needs and individual strengths.
This position blends strong technical configuration experience with backlog management, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to influence system design decisions. While the role rolls up through IT, day‑to‑day work is deeply embedded within HR, supporting business needs through thoughtful system solutions.
Location: While this position is fully remote, we will prioritize candidates who are able to work effectively within the Central and Eastern Time Zones to ensure strong collaboration and alignment with our core team and project schedules.
Responsibilities:
Essential Responsibilities
* Serve as a subject‑matter expert for Workday, with primary ownership of Core HCM configuration and ongoing optimization
* Configure and maintain Workday business processes, including workflows, condition rules, validations, and system design decisions
* Manage project timelines, coordinate meetings, and lead large groups during implementation.
* Partner with HR, Total Rewards, IT, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate needs into scalable system solutions
* Influence configuration and design decisions to ensure best practices in Workday.
* Manage and prioritize a backlog of system enhancements, fixes, and initiatives in collaboration with the HR Systems team
* Support integrations, data flows, and audit processes to ensure data integrity, system stability, and compliance
* Participate in regular team meetings, scrum‑style touchpoints, and prioritization discussions
* Develop and maintain system and process documentation to support adoption and consistency
* Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across HR systems, processes, and user experience
* Provide high‑level reporting and analytical support to meet business and compliance needs
* Take on additional responsibilities as the role and HR systems landscape evolve, based on team needs and individual strengths
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in an analytical HR role.
* At least 1 year of HRIS administration and project management experience.
* At least 1 year of experience in process improvement and change management.
* Workday implementation and configuration experience
* Strong project management skills with ability to lead large groups and coordinate meetings.
* Ability to manage backlog and influence system configuration for best practices.
* Demonstrated ability to transition from project management to technical system expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with additional Workday modules
* Workday Learning configuration experience
* Advanced Compensation experience
* Experience working in a matrixed or evolving organization
Skills & Abilities
* Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
* Analytical mindset with a focus on practical, business‑driven solutions
* Collaborative, customer‑focused approach to problem solving
* Comfortable working in ambiguity and helping stakeholders navigate trade‑offs
* Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio.
* Advanced Excel skills.
Requisition: 2026-7859
Tiffany Farnsworth, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!
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