What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workday Analyst position at Lighthouse Electric?
Workday Analyst
Lighthouse Electric | Full-Time | Canonsburg Office | No Remote
About Lighthouse Electric
At Lighthouse Electric, we power more than buildings — we power opportunity.
For decades, we’ve built a reputation for delivering high-quality electrical construction solutions on complex commercial and industrial projects. Our success is driven by craftsmanship, accountability, and a commitment to doing things the right way — safely, efficiently, and with integrity.
We believe great companies are built by great people. That’s why we invest in our team, encourage continuous improvement, and create an environment where professionals can grow, lead, and make a measurable impact.
Here, you’re not just another employee — you’re part of a crew that takes pride in powering what’s next.
Why Us
✔ Stability Growth – Established company with a strong backlog of major projects
✔ Impactful Work – Be part of high-profile, large-scale electrical builds
✔ Empowered Professionals – We trust our experts to lead and innovate
✔ Team-First Culture – Collaboration, respect, and accountability drive our success
✔ Strong Benefits Investment – Company-paid health coverage 401(k) match
✔ Career Development – We promote from within and value long-term growth
If you want your work to matter — and your expertise to be valued — Lighthouse Electric is where you belong.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Workday Analyst to take ownership of Workday and help ensure our Finance systems work the way the business needs them to.
While the external title is Workday Analyst, this role is a Business Systems Analyst at its core. The focus is not just system support, but true ownership of how Workday operates, improves, and delivers value over time.
This role is ideal for someone with strong Workday back end experience who understands finance processes and wants to be responsible for the health, effectiveness, and evolution of a critical enterprise platform. You will work closely with Finance leaders and the technology team to turn business needs into reliable, well run system solutions.
This is not a ticket-based support role. It is an opportunity to own a system, improve how it works, and make a measurable impact on the business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Own the configuration, functionality, and ongoing optimization of Workday with a primary focus on Finance related processes
- Serve as the primary Workday analyst for Finance users, providing daily operational support including troubleshooting, access management, and reporting support
- Ensure data integrity, security, and confidentiality within Workday through regular audits, validations, and corrective actions
- Partner closely with Finance leaders to understand business processes, goals, and gaps and translate them into effective Workday solutions
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows, controls, and user experience within Workday
- Support Workday enhancements and project work through requirements definition, configuration, testing, and validation
- Follow structured change management and release practices to prioritize, test, and deploy updates
- Maintain clear and accurate Workday system and process documentation
- Support training and adoption efforts to ensure users are confident and effective in their use of Workday
Work Experience
Required
- Hands on experience administering or supporting Workday in a production environment
- Strong understanding of finance related business processes such as accounting, payroll, reporting, or financial controls
- Demonstrated ability to independently own systems and drive improvements from problem identification through execution
- Self motivated and highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and act with urgency
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across IT and Finance while exercising sound judgment and confidentiality
Preferred
- Experience supporting Workday Finance, Payroll, Time Tracking, Expenses, or related modules
- Experience performing data audits, validations, and corrective actions within Workday
- Experience delivering system or process training to business users
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Life and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Annual performance reviews
- Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile projects
Employee Stock Ownership Program:
We don't just work for lighthouse-we own it. Lighthouse Electric is proudly 30% owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving employees a stake in our success. Ownership drives accountability, craftsmanship, and pride in in everything we build.
Additional Requirements
- Pre-employment drug screen required
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lighthouse Electric will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals
- Ability to perform the essential job functions in a variety of work environments, including office and/or active job site settings.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Ability to move about the office or jobsite as needed to perform essential duties.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment and technology, including computers, phones, and related devices.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic means.
- Ability to occasionally position self to access materials, equipment, or work areas.
- Ability to occasionally move or transport work-related materials or equipment.
- Ability to tolerate moderate noise levels typical of office or construction environments.
- Ability to travel to various work locations as required.
- Ability to work indoors and/or outdoors in varying environmental conditions, as applicable to the position.
- Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance consistent with company policy and operational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and a drug-free workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources Department.
Note: Chosen applicant will be subject to a drug screen and Motor Record Vehicle check as a condition of employment.
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Salary : $80 - $110