Senior HR Workday Technology Analyst

Marsh McLennan

Workday HR Technology Analyst supporting configuration, security, data governance, and releases. Marsh advises clients globally across risk, capital, people, investments, and management consulting.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeLouisville • Kentucky, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $83,400 - $166,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday HR application configuration, maintenance, and security administration, while ensuring data quality and compliance. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities support effective collaboration with HR and IT stakeholders to enhance user experience and streamline processes.

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Workday HCM ConfigurationData GovernanceAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Workday ConfigurationData ValidationReportingApplication SecurityOrganizational Hierarchy ManagementAudit SupportData Quality ProcessesBusiness Process AnalysisFunctional SpecificationsSystem Configuration Changes

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationIndependent WorkVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Workday HR Application

Industry Keywords

HR ProcessesData Management PrinciplesChange ManagementRelease ProcessesTesting Methodologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support ongoing configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of the Workday HR application
Analyze business requirements and translate them into functional specifications and system configuration changes
Assist with Workday security administration, including role-based access, access reviews, and audit/compliance support
Maintain Workday organizational structures aligned with business and HR operating models
Perform data governance and validation activities to ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity
Investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend practical solutions
Partner with HR, IT, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, test changes, and support production releases
Create and maintain documentation
Support day-to-day operations
Contribute to continuous improvement, process streamlining, and user experience enhancements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience as a Technology Analyst supporting Workday
Familiarity with Workday HCM configuration, business processes, security, and data structures
Hands-on experience with Workday configuration and support, including data validation, reporting, audit support, application security, organizational hierarchy management, and data quality/governance processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a small team
Understanding of HR processes and data management principles preferred
Experience working in a production support or application management environment preferred
Familiarity with change management, release processes, and testing methodologies preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Supportive leaders and inclusive culture
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings and other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs
Performance-based incentives may be available
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
Collaboration, connections, and professional development benefits from working in the office