What are the responsibilities and job description for the HRIS Workday Analyst - Reporting position at Daniels Health?
We are seeking an experienced HRIS Workday Analyst – Reporting Specialist to join our People and Culture team. This role will own and develop our Workday reporting and analytics capability across multiple geographies, ensuring that leaders have accurate, timely and insightful data to support decision‑making.
You will act as the primary expert for Workday reporting and analytics, partnering with HR, Payroll, Finance and Operations to design, build and maintain reports and dashboards, improve data integrity, and support ongoing projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Design, build and maintain Workday reports (standard, advanced, matrix and composite) and dashboards to support HR, Payroll, Finance and business stakeholders across US and UK populations (Canada and Australia desirable).
Translate business requirements into effective reporting solutions, ensuring data definitions and metrics are clear, consistent and aligned to governance standards.
Develop and maintain configurable security and access controls within Workday reporting to ensure appropriate data visibility and confidentiality.
Monitor data quality, perform regular audits and work with HR and Payroll teams to resolve data discrepancies and improve data integrity.
Support key cyclical HR processes (e.g. headcount reporting, turnover, absence, compensation cycles) with accurate and timely analytics and insights.
Partner with stakeholders to build self‑service reporting capabilities, including training materials and guidance for HR and manager users.
Provide ad‑hoc analysis and insight on workforce trends, HR metrics and payroll/time data as requested by senior leaders.
Support Workday upgrades, new functionality releases and reporting impacts, including testing and documentation.
Contribute to broader HRIS continuous improvement initiatives, sharing reporting best practice and standardising reporting across regions.
Strong hands‑on experience as a Workday HRIS Analyst or Reporting Specialist, with a clear focus on Workday reporting and analytics
Demonstrable experience building and maintaining Workday reports and dashboards, including advanced and composite reports
Strong understanding of HR data structures (e.g. HCM, payroll, time, absence) and how they intersect within Workday.
High level of proficiency in data analysis, with the ability to interpret trends, identify issues and provide clear, actionable insight
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data and reporting concepts in accessible terms
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, confidentiality and compliance
Experience working in a multi‑site or multi‑country organisation, ideally within healthcare, logistics or related industries.
Familiarity with other analytics tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Tableau) for supplementary analysis and data visualisation.
HR, data or systems‑related qualification (e.g. CIPD, HR analytics certification, or equivalent) is beneficial but not essential.
Hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, with a blend of onsite and remote work.
Occasional travel to other Daniels Health locations may be required for project and stakeholder engagement.
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.
Salary : $79,854 - $101,563