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HRIS Analyst Workay

Daniels Health
Daniels Health Salary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

We’re implementing Workday across HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent, Advanced Compensation, Learning and Expenses. This role sits at the heart of that transformation. As our HRIS Analyst, you’ll be a frontline champion during go live and a trusted system expert long after deployment. You’ll help teams navigate the new system, troubleshoot issues, configure changes and shape how Workday supports the full employee lifecycle.


Key role focus
  • Serve as the first point of contact for Workday issues during go live, including access, workflow and data concerns
  • Monitor system performance, identify issues quickly and resolve or escalate while keeping stakeholders informed
  • Support user communication and create training materials that help teams adapt to Workday with confidence
  • Act as the subject expert across Workday modules including Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking, Talent, Learning, Absence, Payroll and Expenses
  • Configure business processes, reporting, security roles, integrations and system updates
  • Manage changes to business processes and integrations and ensure security groups align with governance and audit requirements
  • Lead or participate in Workday upgrade cycles, regression testing and user acceptance testing
  • Conduct regular data audits, lead data cleansing efforts and complete root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues
  • Develop and maintain reports and dashboards that support HR and business decision making
  • Produce compliance reporting and support regulatory needs
  • Partner with HR, IT and business leaders to improve adoption and ensure Workday delivers value
  • Provide training, documentation and ongoing support to help users build confidence in the system
  • Stay current with Workday updates and propose, test and implement enhancements, automation and process improvements


What we are looking for
  • Workday HCM certification or accreditation
  • At least three years as a Workday HRIS Analyst or in a similar role
  • At least three years of HR experience with strong understanding of core HR processes and data
  • Strong knowledge of HRIS configuration, data hygiene and HCM processes
  • Experience supporting system rollouts, upgrades or major configuration projects
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
  • Confident communicator who can work across HR, IT and business teams
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment and join occasional global calls
  • Experience with additional Workday modules, reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau, and integrations or data migration



Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart  conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.


We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.



Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor.At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees’ well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.”

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