Work From Home Workday Analyst Jobs in Reston, VA

Company:
Compassus
The People Systems Analyst is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. This position is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The People Systems Analyst serves as a strategic business partner to internal stakeholders by providing system recommendations, leading improvements, and ensuring the effective use of Workday and other People Systems. This role is responsible for developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining data, workflows, and processes that align with company practices and evolving business needs. A key focus is the ongoing support, configuration, and optimization of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM), particularly within the Recruiting, Talent, and Core HCM modules. Operating in a fully remote, full-time capacity, the People Systems Analyst collaborates closely with the People Team, Recruiting, and other business stakeholders to drive system efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. This position supports internal users, leads system enhancements, develops reports and dashboards to inform business decisions, and acts as a primary escalation point for complex system issues. Additionally, the People Systems Analyst plays a critical role in user testing, training, and long-term systems planning, contributing strategically to both day-to-day operations and the broader People technology roadmap.
Lead configuration, testing, release management, and maintenance of Workday, specifically in Recruiting, Talent, and Core HCM modules.

• Serve as a Workday subject matter expert and primary point of contact for production support and issue resolution.
• Drive Workday updates and semi-annual feature release testing, partnering with People Systems, People Analytics, People Partner, and Recruiting teams.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify and resolve configuration issues or process inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, translate business needs into system solutions, and implement those solutions through configuration or reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver custom Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields where necessary.
• Recommend and implement process improvements by leveraging new Workday features or best practices.
• Perform root cause analysis on system issues and incidents, developing preventive solutions.
• Support integrations between Workday and third-party systems where applicable (e.g., background check, candidate messaging).
• Maintain clear documentation of configurations, business processes, and training materials.
• Provide training and support to end users and internal teams to promote Workday adoption and efficiency.
• Participate in and sometimes lead cross-functional projects, including mergers, acquisitions, audits, and compliance initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business, or related field; or equivalent work/military experience.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience supporting Workday as a systems analyst, administrator or consultant.
• Experience with Workday Recruiting, Talent, Core HCM modules (configuration and support).
• Proven ability to manage configuration changes, testing cycles, and production deployments in Workday.
• Proficiency in Workday reporting tools, calculated fields, condition rules, advanced reporting and matrix reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Pro certification in Recruiting, Talent, or other relevant modules.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology, JIRA, or similar tools for tracking work and managing enhancements.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including formulas, data transformation, and reporting.
• Experience with Workday integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, or Studio) is a plus.

Key Skills

• Deep understanding of Workday's structure, configuration, and data relationships.
• Ability to effectively translate business problems into Workday solutions.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functional areas.
• A continuous improvement mindset and commitment to process optimization.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to positions in our organization.
At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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