Workday HCM Analyst

Applied Materials

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$140,500–$193,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
76 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $134k
This role $167k
$84k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $109,937–$159,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $167k versus about $134k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials currently has 260 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,000–$171,000 across 192 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Workday HCM Analyst

Workday HCM Analyst As a member of the HRIS team, you will serve as a subject matter expert focused on configuring, maintaining, and enhancing Workday Core HCM and Security solutions. You will be responsible for the design, configuration, and testing of core processes while collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, technology-driven outcomes. Your daily work involves managing the intake and scoping of enhancements through JIRA, evaluating out-of-the-box functionality against business needs, and performing unit, regression, and pre-launch testing for new features. You will ensure data integrity and compliance with security standards while providing consultative guidance on system improvements. The role requires extensive hands-on experience with Workday Core HCM and Security, as well as familiarity with Workday Advanced Compensation to solve complex HR technology challenges and streamline internal business processes through robust software integration.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday Core HCM and Security configuration and testing.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable, technology-driven solutions while ensuring data integrity.
  • Manage the intake, scoping, and sizing of requested system enhancements through JIRA.
  • Evaluate out-of-the-box functionality against business needs to identify optimal technical solutions.
  • Analyze and test new Workday features including unit, regression, and pre-launch testing.
  • Provide consultative guidance to influence solution design from concept through implementation.
  • Identify and recommend improvements for HR processes, technology systems, and data quality.
  • Ensure all system configurations comply with legal, security, and data governance standards.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 7+ years of experience as a Workday functional expert in Core HCM and Security.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with Workday Advanced Compensation (preferred).
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in high demand environments and navigate ambiguous directives.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
  • Must be able to perform effectively under tight deadlines as a self-starter who takes initiative.

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