Lead Applications Analyst

Description:

The Lead Applications Analyst, HR Technologies is responsible for developing and delivering technology initiatives to support the HR function at FBIN. This role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting reliable, secure, cost-effective HR technology solutions including Workday, Smart Recruiters, Glint, Kronos Workforce Dimensions, and their integrations with payroll, benefits, learning management, talent management, and other internal systems like Okta, BOX, SharePoint, etc. The position requires strategic and creative problem-solving, excellent communication, and technical expertise to maximize HR IT investments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead analysis of HR Tech business problems and provide technical solutions

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Workday integrations using Workday Studio and related tools

• Ensure accurate, secure data synchronization across systems

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into solutions

• Coordinate with internal IT, business teams, third-party vendors for integration development and troubleshooting

• Lead biannual Workday release testing and deployment, including training and monitoring

• Own strategic planning, architecture, design, development, and support of HR integrations

• Work closely with Enterprise Architecture and Integration teams to ensure compliance with architectural standards

• Implement cybersecurity controls and disaster recovery plans for HR applications

• Promote standardization and integration across the FBIN Enterprise Applications suite

• Report project statuses to HR and IT leadership

• Produce high-quality documentation for requirements, solutions, and business cases

• Manage enhancement requests, testing, and deployment processes

• Create and optimize reports, integrations, and interfaces using tools such as SQR and Application Engines

• Collaborate cross-functionally on projects as needed

Qualifications:

Characteristics & Attributes:

• 5-8 years hands-on technology experience in HR systems

• Functional HR knowledge and/or Workday Certification is a plus

• Strong technical knowledge of Workday integrations, including Workday Studio, Cloud Connect, Integration Cloud

• Experience building best-practice based integrations with Workday and external/internal systems

• Strong integration design and development skills

• Data analysis and data cleansing skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Familiarity with agile development and project management methodologies

• Ability to work independently and in teams in a high-pressure environment

• Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical concepts in business-friendly terms

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Additional Information:

• Base salary varies based on experience, education, location, and other factors

• Participation in annual bonus or incentive plan

• Comprehensive benefits including health plans, 401(k) with company contribution, flexible time off, fertility/adoption benefits, product discounts, employee resource groups, and more

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