Workday HRIS Analyst

Applied Materials

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$140,500–$193,000 / yr
Posted
32 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $142k
This role $167k
$97k most similar roles pay here $203k

This role pays more than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $111,510–$173,313 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $167k versus about $142k 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 128 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $132,750–$182,500 across 128 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Workday HRIS Analyst

Workday HRIS Analyst will join the HRIS team to support the configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of Workday Talent and Performance modules. The role involves ensuring data integrity, creating documented workflows, and providing technology-driven solutions to improve business processes. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional partners to scope enhancements, managing project lifecycles from design to implementation, and performing extensive testing including regression, unit, and user acceptance testing. The candidate will also manage reporting, monitor system updates, and identify process gaps to transform the technology landscape. Required skills include expertise in Workday talent management and reporting, proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project tools, along with strong consultative and communication abilities. This role addresses the technical challenge of balancing day-to-day systems support with strategic enhancements for payroll, time, and absence functions.

What you'll do

  • Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday Talent and Performance modules while ensuring high data integrity.
  • Translate stakeholder requests into documented business requirements and functional processes for system enhancements.
  • Partner with HR SMEs to build and document workflows and procedures for internal systems.
  • Perform comprehensive testing including unit, regression, user acceptance, and pre-launch testing for new features.
  • Develop and maintain reports and dashboards that align with specific business requirements.
  • Monitor Workday's roadmap to assess the impact of future releases on current functionality.
  • Manage end-to-end project lifecycles from initial design through successful implementation.
  • Identify and close gaps in technology processes while improving overall data quality and system performance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering.
  • 5-7 years of experience as a Workday functional expert in talent management and reporting.
  • Strong consultative skills to build relationships with HR and cross-functional partners.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and determine appropriate solutions.
  • Experience with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects, and other business tools.

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