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HRIS Analyst

The Lauridsen Group
Ankeny, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025 CLOSED ON 12/26/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the HRIS Analyst position at The Lauridsen Group?

The HRIS Analyst will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day functions of the system and leading Workday projects. This position partners with internal leaders and external customers to improve processes that enhance system functionality and ensure data integrity.
Location:
This position is preferred in-person located at our headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or Workday Pro.
Experience and Skills:
3 years Workday experience required.
Working knowledge of HR, benefits, payroll and compensation processes.
Strong/Advanced Excel skills required.
Demonstrated experience configuring Workday HCM and related modules.
Proficient in Workday reporting, calculated fields and integrations
Excellent problem-solving, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Workday certification(s) preferred
JOB DUTIES:
Human Resources/Workday duties:
  • Configure, test, and deploy Workday functionality across modules within HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Talent/Performance, Benefits, Peakon, Learn and others.
  • Collaborate with HR team, IT, and other teams to configure, maintain, support, and gather requirements to align Workday with business goals.
  • Troubleshoot system problems and resolving system and data errors. Leading support of ticketing and project tasks, including coordination of testing of solutions
  • Lead and participate in system upgrades, test new functionalities, releases and implement process improvements.
  • Perform data uploads (EIBs) and data mapping for integrations and to ensure data accuracy and security
  • Oversee bi-annual system upgrades, including the regression testing of existing functionality and assessment and implementation of new features
  • Manage the Workday configuration of annual HR initiatives, including Open Enrollment, performance reviews and an annual compensation process
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement. Gather and analyze requirements and provide technical advice.
  • Collaborate with 3rd party vendors and configure and test integrations between Workday and 3rd party solutions.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to develop and deliver reporting, dashboards, and analysis. Creating custom reports as it relates to audit requests.
  • Develop and maintain security administration.
  • Support the HR team in training end-users
  • Manage procedures, system workflows and documents on Workday changes and processes
  • Maintain the organization’s Workday tenants
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • General Human Resources knowledge and as well as federal, state, and local rules/regulations.
  • Proficiency in Workday knowledge of modules
  • Ability to analyze data and build reports and dashboards in Workday.
  • Knowledge of organizational methods and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality related to all duties and responsibilities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods of activity.
  • Willingness to work extended hours as necessary.
  • Ability to work with other related projects as requested by management.
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and planning skills.
  • Motivated self-starter with a responsive, friendly, and professional demeanor
  • Well organized with strong time management skills and the ability to effectively handle both complexity and ambiguity
  • Detail oriented with commitment to accuracy and quality
BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Approximate: 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)
Key:
Occasional = 0% - 33%
Frequent = 34% - 66%
Continuous = 67% - 100%
N/A = Not Applicable
Standing - Occasional
Sitting - Continuous
Walking - Occasional
Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Frequent
Reaching Above Shoulder - Occasional
Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Occasional
Working on Heights:
Unprotected Heights - N/A
Protected Heights - N/A
Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 pounds - Occasional
Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials
Weighing from 0 to 50 pounds - Occasional
Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment - N/A
Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Occasional
Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - N/A
Hand Movements:
Recording Data - Continuous
Operating Office Equipment - Continuous
Operating Computer - Continuous
Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent
Firm Grasping (right and left) - Frequent
Fine manipulating (right and left) - N/A
Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - N/A
Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access
Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes
Color Definition - Yes
Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate
and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes
Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas - Yes
Office - Continuous
Multiple Locations - Occasional
Plant - Occasional
Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - N/A
Rough Terrain - N/A
Other - N/A

BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
This job requires the mental capabilities to apply good judgment, utilize logical/abstract thinking, solve problems as they arise, be a self-starter and possess the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES:
General office working conditions exist, including some extended periods of computer work and extended hours during peak periods of activities.
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