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Fermilab's Human Resources Department is seeking a Senior Workday Technical Analyst to lead in the ... Ensure a clear understanding of the overall business requirements; assist with prioritizing ...

Fermilab's Human Resources Department is seeking a Senior Workday Technical Analyst to lead in the ... Ensure a clear understanding of the overall business requirements; assist with prioritizing ...

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Do workers at Fermilab get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
38% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Does Fermilab pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
89% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Fermilab?

Most people get paid time off work.
80% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers at Fermilab worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
86% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do Fermilab workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Fermilab?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
100% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do Fermilab managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do jobs at Fermilab spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
14% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Fermilab?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Fermilab feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Fermilab get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
89% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Fermilab?

Some people feel stressed out here.
38% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Fermilab enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
86% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Fermilab recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Fermilab?

Most people got enough training when they started.
75% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Fermilab?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do people think Fermilab’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
89% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Fermilab is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
38% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.
What are the most popular categories at Fermilab?
Infographic showing various Administrative Assistant job openings at Fermilab in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Hybrid job distribution.

Workday Senior Technical Analyst

Fermilab

Batavia, IL • On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Fermilab rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 120 rated laboratories


Job description

The expected hiring range for this position is:
$99,500.00-$130,900.00.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, nor sponsorship assistance.
About the Role:
Fermilab's Human Resources Department is seeking a Senior Workday Technical Analyst to lead in the configuration, and optimization of the organization's Human Capital Management system, Workday. This role serves as a strategic partner to HR and IT, leading system initiatives, managing complex projects, and ensuring data integrity across all HR processes.
What your day-to-day as the Senior Workday Technical Analyst at Fermilab will look like:
  • Design, build, and deploy Workday Extend applications to enhance existing Workday functionality and deliver tailored solutions for HR and business needs.
  • Develop and maintain advanced composite reports and calculated fields to support complex business requirements, ensuring accurate data analysis, compliance, and actionable insights for HR and leadership teams.
  • Provide technical/functional expertise for HCM HR modules and business processes.
  • Collaborate with IT Solutions team to configure HCM, evaluate and test new functionality and resolve technical problems.
  • Create advanced custom reports, custom dashboards, alerts, and notifications for various roles throughout the organization (managers, senior leaders, etc.).
  • Analyze HR processes in partnership with HR subject matter experts and internal customers to design, support and execute business process implementation. Ensure a clear understanding of the overall business requirements; assist with prioritizing requests, confirm requirements, and make recommendations to enhance processes using best practice solutions and innovative technology.
  • Lead HR team in testing, validating and documenting solutions at each system or business process update.
  • Utilize service desk system to monitor, assign and resolve HCM incidents and enhancement requests related to HR functions.
  • Key contributor to HCM Program Planning to communicate requirements, project status and issues and to implement HRIS strategies for efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ensure data integrity within HCM and down-line systems in collaboration with Employee Records function.
  • Partner with HR subject matter experts to produce business process documentation and end-user training.
  • Utilize HCM to develop, implement, administer, maintain, and enhance policies and procedures for collection and maintenance of employee related data to enable effective administration of employee records and other dependent administrative processes. Assure compliance with all State and Federal legislation and DOE orders.
  • May provide supervision or leadership of a team including hiring, promotions, performance reviews, training, disciplinary actions, team exits, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 7+ years of experience or equivalent of 10 years of technical experience.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:
  • Possesses specialized expertise in Workday systems, including system usage, HR process configuration, and advanced report development (required experience with composite reports and creating complex calculated fields).
  • Understanding of Workday integration frameworks and security models.
  • Extensive proficiency in at least three of the following Workday modules: Learning, Benefits, Recruiting, Adaptive Planning, and Core HCM.

Preferred
  • Experience with Workday Extend for building custom applications and other Workday modules as the Laboratory expands its Workday portfolio

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.
  • Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Onsite day care

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
Pre-Employment Screening:
Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
HSPD-12
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
Foreign Government Sponsored Activities
Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.
REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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