Senior Workday HCM Analyst, Performance Management

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Workday HCM Analyst, Performance Management for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in the DMV area or fully remote.

Seeking a senior Workday Analyst with deep Performance Management and Core HCM expertise to lead functional delivery for mid-cycle promotion and performance management enhancements. This role requires someone who can gather complex business requirements, guide Workday configuration and customization decisions, and drive testing and UAT to successful deployment. You'll work directly with stakeholders and help guide the team toward effective solutions.

Responsibilities :

• Partner with HR leaders and FINRA stakeholders to understand mid-cycle promotion and performance management workflow needs
• Gather, document, and prioritize business requirements for promotion workflow enhancements and performance process improvements
• Translate business needs into functional designs and Workday configuration/customization guidance
• Lead requirements review sessions and design walkthroughs with business teams and developers
• Support and guide solution design decisions, including Workday Extend customization options and workflow automation approaches
• Develop test plans, coordinate testing activities, and lead user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Document solution designs, configuration decisions, and training materials
• Advise on performance management and promotion workflow best practices and process optimization opportunities
  
  

Required Skills :

• 5 years of Workday Performance Management and Core HCM analyst experience
• Demonstrated expertise in performance review processes, promotion workflows, and mid-cycle advancement procedures
• Strong stakeholder engagement and requirements-gathering skills
• Ability to write clear, detailed functional requirements and design documents
• Experience guiding configuration decisions and supporting Workday Extend-enabled delivery activities
• Knowledge of approval workflows, compensation processes, and HR data governance
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
  
  

Preferred Skills :

• Workday Performance Management certification
• Experience with workflow automation and custom approvals in Workday
• Business process design and optimization experience
• Experience leading UAT and end-user training
• Prior experience supporting mid-cycle or promotion workflows in regulated environments
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

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