Senior Workday Analyst

M&T Bank

Workday Senior Analyst leading implementation and configuration of Workday solutions. Serving as a subject matter expert in HR-related specialties while collaborating with various business lines.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,800 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with HR Center of Excellence and other business clients to discuss application changes related to enterprise-wide initiatives
Participate in design discussions and ensure delivery of necessary functional specifications
Attend meetings with various business lines to identify their requirements regarding user interface
Prepare detailed functional specifications for assigned projects, including test plans, test scripts, and the execution of test scripts
Conduct thorough research and analysis of complex data to ensure the accurate functional design of assigned projects
Mentor less experienced staff in areas of application training, research analysis, and project methodology
Schedule and facilitate project team meetings, documenting and distributing minutes as necessary
Review business requirements with the technology team to ensure a clear understanding of project needs
Serve as a subject matter expert, offering consultation and advice on how applications may be impacted by large initiatives
Serve as Test Coordinator for large projects involving multiple modules of Workday
Participate in and document data mapping for system integration, conversion, and acquisition-related projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Workday expertise with 4+ years' experience
Workday Pro certified in HCM or specialties like Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Benefits, or Talent/Performance
Knowledge of Workday reporting, calculated fields, and custom validation
Experience configuring business processes end-to-end
Skilled in designing and testing configurations, validations, and specialty processes in Workday
Commitment to continuous improvement using agile methodology
Strong organizational skills
Experience in large organizations (10K+ employees)
Exceptional analytical skills to understand COE requirements and deliver efficient solutions in Workday
Proven ability in managing medium to large scale technical projects
Excellent customer focus, relationship building, and expectation management
Effective communicator able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Ability to meet tight deadlines and make decisions under pressure balancing COE needs and functionality
Collaborative team player supporting team goals

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical and retirement benefits
forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year

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Hard Skills & Tools

WorkdayWorkday reportingcalculated fieldscustom validationbusiness process configurationdesigning configurationstesting configurationsagile methodologydata mappingtest plans

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillscustomer focusrelationship buildingexpectation managementeffective communicationdecision making under pressurecollaborationmentoringfacilitation

Certifications

Workday Pro certifiedHCM certificationCompensation certificationPayroll certificationTime Tracking certificationRecruiting certificationBenefits certificationTalent/Performance certification