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Workday Analyst Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

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Senior Benefits Analyst

Durham, NC · On-site

$69K - $91K/yr

Leads advanced analyses of benefits and workforce data to support program evaluation, budgeting ... Responds to Tier 2 Workday/HR HelpDesk tickets related to benefits * Leads Open Enrollment and ...

Senior Benefits Analyst

Durham, NC

$69K - $91K/yr

Leads advanced analyses of benefits and workforce data to support program evaluation, budgeting ... Responds to Tier 2 Workday/HR HelpDesk tickets related to benefits * Leads Open Enrollment and ...

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How much do workday analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for workday analyst in Raleigh, NC is $101,163.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $124,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do Workday analysts make in the US?

Workday analysts in the US typically earn a median annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $110,000, depending on experience, location, and certifications. Senior or specialized analysts with certifications like Workday HCM or Financials can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $120,000 annually.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Workday Analyst position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Workday Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of human resources or finance processes, and experience with the Workday platform, often supported by a relevant bachelor’s degree. Proficiency in Workday modules, reporting tools, and certification as a Workday Pro or similar credentials are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and clear communication skills help analysts collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders. These skills ensure that the analyst can optimize Workday solutions, address user needs, and drive process improvements in dynamic organizational environments.

Is it hard to get hired at Workday?

Workday Analyst roles can be competitive, often requiring relevant experience with Workday software, HR or finance knowledge, and certifications such as Workday HCM. Strong technical skills, problem-solving ability, and familiarity with business processes improve hiring prospects, but the difficulty varies based on the job market and individual qualifications.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Workday Analyst?

A Workday Analyst typically spends their day troubleshooting user issues, configuring and testing new Workday features or enhancements, and developing custom reports or dashboards for stakeholders. They often work closely with HR, finance, and IT teams to gather requirements, implement system updates, and ensure data integrity across the platform. In addition, analysts play a key role in user training, documentation, and supporting system integrations. This dynamic role requires both technical expertise and strong communication skills to balance ongoing support with continuous process improvement.

What is a Workday Analyst job?

A Workday Analyst is responsible for configuring, maintaining, and optimizing the Workday system to support HR, finance, and other business functions. They analyze system requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements to improve efficiency. Workday Analysts collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the system meets business needs and complies with policies. They may also provide training and support to end-users.

How to become a Workday analyst?

To become a Workday analyst, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, or information technology, along with experience in HR systems or enterprise software. Gaining proficiency in Workday modules, earning relevant certifications, and developing skills in data analysis and business processes are also important for this role.

What does a Workday analyst do?

A Workday analyst is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing the Workday human resources and financial management software. They analyze business requirements, configure the system, troubleshoot issues, and support users, often using tools like Workday Studio or reporting features. Strong knowledge of HR processes, system configuration, and data security is essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Workday Analyst job openings in Raleigh, NC as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 78% In-person, 11% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,163 per year, or $48.6 per hour.
Workday Certified Compensation/Benefits Lead

Workday Certified Compensation/Benefits Lead

Accenture

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Accenture Federal Services rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 427 rated business services


Job description

Who We Are

We are Accenture, a global professional services company, searching for a Workday Certified Compensation/Benefits Lead.


This individual will be part of a team of advisory professionals focused on cloud-based data-reporting operations that integrate and optimize the essential corporate functions of finance, analytics, planning and HR.
For many of our clients, successfully getting their data operations into cloud environments is a major focus. The enterprise data-reporting software of Workday is a critical component of many of the cloud solutions we design, which is why Accenture has assembled a team of more than 2,000 Workday-certified professionals.


What's in it for You
Help HR and Finance leaders define and execute their strategy and give them the adaptability they need in a fast-changing world.
To help you take your skillset beyond Workday technology, our Transformation Powered by Workday Training will help you take your consulting to a whole new level.
Take your Workday skills and career to the next level, mastering complex projects while expanding your leadership and advisory skills with a market-leading team.

As a Workday Certified Compensation/Benefits Lead, your primary responsibilities may include:

  • Manage teams in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures

  • Architect Workday the entire Benefits/Comp solution to ensure that all work streams are cohesive and cross functional impacts are considered and mitigated

  • Formulate planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting strategies

  • Architect statements of work and/or client proposals

  • Architect and manage vendor relationships

  • Lead workshops for client education

  • Manage resources and budget on client projects

  • Serve as the escalation point for critical functional issue resolution

  • Provide subject matter expertise to aid in decision making related to the functional solution

  • Lead, mentor, counsel and manage performance metrics of project staff

  • Conduct working sessions with clients to gather, understand, and analyze business requirements.

  • Advise clients on industry standardsand leading practices.

  • Understand and apply Workday and Accenturemethodologies.

  • Provide the Delivery Lead with status updates and keep them apprised of overall project status.

  • Demonstrate strong client and stakeholder management to achieve project objectives

  • Ensure the client takes advantage of Workday best practices.

  • Support innovation through the creation of new industry leading methods and assets

Why should I join the Accenture Workday team?

  • Innovate every day.Be at the forefront of designing and delivering Workday solutions that push boundaries and create new opportunities for our clients.

  • Lead with the industry's best. Join an industry-recognized global cloud leaderwith more than 2000 Workday certified professionals collaborating to drive enterprise-wide transformational projects on a global scale. Accenture has worked with more than 600 clients to deliver Workday deployments to unlock the potential of their organizations.

  • Learn and grow continuously.Harness unmatched training and professional development to help youbuild and advance your Workday, consultative and delivery skills. With learning resources, interactive classroom courses, real-life client simulations and ongoing mentoring available when you need it, you'll expand your thinking beyond the core Workday implementation.

Who will be successful at Accenture?

It's not just what you know or where you've been that propels success at Accenture: It'swho you are, fundamentally, as a person. We prize diversity in backgrounds and perspectives. Whatever your unique qualities, a few key traits should apply: You're passionate about technology and motivated to apply thelatest technology trends. You're proactive and collaborative; a leader with effective communication skills. You're driven by new challenges and are motivated to improve. You're a creative problem solver with the flexibility to navigate uncertainty. You're focused on the future with a desire to develop inclusive, responsible and sustainable solutions to complex challenges.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements

Here's what you need:

  • Workday Benefits or Compensation Partner Certification

  • Minimum of 3 years of consulting or client-side experience, most recently in a Lead or similar level role

  • Minimum of 3 years of working of Benefits and/or Compensation Functional experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of Workday Implementations

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years work experience). If Associate's Degree must have equivalent minimum 6 year work experience.


Bonus points if you have:

  • 6 years of Workday-related implementations

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the HR function & processes

  • Experience in Education or Government Workday implementations

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 07/27/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $73,800 to $218,800

Cleveland $68,300 to $175,000

Colorado $73,800 to $189,000

District of Columbia $78,500 to $201,300

Illinois $68,300 to $189,000

Maine $62,800 to $161,000

Maryland $73,800 to $189,000

Massachusetts $73,800 to $201,300

Minnesota $73,800 to $189,000

New York $68,300 to $218,800

New Jersey $78,500 to $218,800

Virginia $68,300 to $201,300

Washington $80,200 to $201,300

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360 value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us atwww.accenture.com

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.Read more here

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If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us anemailor speak with your recruiter.

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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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