Workday Analyst

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Workday Analyst to lead and support the Workday Recruiting module. This position reports to the Senior Manager, HR Systems and Analytics and plays a critical role in advancing the firm’s talent acquisition technology strategy. The Workday Analyst will serve as the functional lead and subject matter expert (SME) for the Workday Recruiting module. This role will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and expanding the firm’s Workday Recruiting capabilities to support end-to-end recruiting operations. As an established Workday customer, Morgan Lewis continues to evolve its HR technology landscape. This position partners closely with Talent Acquisition and other firm stakeholders to ensure Workday Recruiting aligns with business goals, delivers a positive user experience, and supports data integrity and compliance. This position can sit in most U.S. offices with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Key responsibilities include: Functional Ownership Serve as the firm’s Workday Recruiting functional lead, acting as the primary contact for configuration, testing, and process improvements. Partner with stakeholders across Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and others to gather requirements and translate business needs into Workday solutions. Recommend and implement best practices and scalable configurations to enhance recruiting efficiency and candidate experience. Configuration & Enhancement Lead the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of new and enhanced Workday Recruiting functionality, including job requisitions, job application workflow, offer letters, and related business processes. Maintain documentation of configurations, design decisions, and change management activities. Collaborate on integrations and external tools (e.g., DocuSign, background check vendors, external job boards) to ensure seamless candidate and recruiter workflows. Support & Troubleshooting Provide Tier 1–3 production support for all Workday Recruiting issues, including researching, identifying, and resolving complex problems or process flaws in a timely manner. Proactively identify recurring issues or process gaps and propose improvements. Testing & Release Management Coordinate and execute smoke testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for Recruiting related enhancements and Workday releases. Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and scripts. Participate in Workday’s bi-annual releases, reviewing release notes, assessing impact, and implementing relevant updates. Training, Documentation & Stakeholder Communication Develop and maintain user guides, training materials, and job aids to support recruiters. Conduct training sessions and communicate process updates to impacted stakeholders. Document system processes Continuous Improvement & Collaboration Engage in Workday Community, user groups, and webinars to stay current on trends, new features, and peer best practices. Collaborate with the broader HR Systems team on cross-module dependencies (e.g., Core HCM, Onboarding). Contribute to strategic HR technology initiatives and special projects as assigned. Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree from four-year college or university is required. Minimum 3 years of direct HRIS and Workday experience in a professional services or corporate environment. Demonstrated experience configuring the Workday Recruiting module globally, partnering with regional and international stakeholders to ensure compliance with local regulations and GDPR requirements, and delivering optimized process and system solutions aligned with Workday best practices. Proven Workday Recruiting configuration experience required, including career site configuration, job requisition creation maintenance, job application dynamic process, offer letter setup & distribution, and other related business processes. DocuSign integration experience preferred. Familiarity with integrations and downstream data flows (e.g., onboarding, background checks, reporting). Excellent communication (verbal and written), analytical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving ability. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs. Self-motivated with a high degree of accountability and independence. Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, partner cross-functionally, and drive results in a collaborative environment. Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.” #LI-Hybrid #LI-HB1 For positions in New York, the salary range for this job posting is: $91,500.00- $146,325.00 The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will began "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. California Applicants: Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, the following link contains the Firm's California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for Candidates which explains the categories of personal information that we collect and the purposes for which we use such personal information. CCPA Privacy Notice for Candidates Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP reasonably accommodates applicants and employees who need them to perform the essential functions of the job because of disability, religious belief, or other reason protected by applicable law. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition at 888.534.5003 or talent.acquisition@morganlewis.com If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an "at-will" basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and that either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected. At Morgan Lewis, we work in collaboration around the world—always ready to respond to the needs of our clients and craft powerful solutions for them. From our offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government in North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we work with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups. We provide comprehensive litigation, corporate, finance, restructuring, employment and benefits, and intellectual property services in all major industries, helping clients address and anticipate challenges across vast and rapidly changing landscapes. And we approach every representation with an equal commitment to first understanding, and then efficiently and effectively advancing, the interests of our clients and arriving at the best results. SEARCH FIRMS: Morgan Lewis does not accept resumes or referrals from search firms for most staff positions. If you are a search firm, employment agency, or representative of either, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to a position not approved for agency recruiters and/or for an inquiry submitted to anyone other than the recruiting contacts as listed on our main website.

Salary : $91,500 - $146,325