Sr. Workday HRIS Analyst (No C2C)

  •  Reference Number: 415254
  •  Posted: 10/27/2026
  •  Job Type: Contract

Our client, is seeking a Sr. Workday HRIS Analyst to join their team. As a Sr. Workday HRIS Analyst, you will be part of the People Solutions HR Technology team supporting HR operations through Workday operational and functional support and enhancement implementation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical problem-solving skills, a customer-focused mindset for resolving HR partner inquiries, and the ability to translate operational needs into clear requirements for technical teams, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Sr. Workday HRIS Analyst

Location: Washington, DC

Pay Range: $85-88/hr depending on years of experience 

What's the Job?

  • Provide day-to-day operational and functional support for Workday, serving as an HRIS analyst for production issue resolution and system operational maintenance.
  • Support key Workday modules including Core HCM, Talent and Performance, Recruiting, Benefits, and Compensation, and provide functional guidance to HR partners on Workday processes and operational best practices.
  • Lead data cleansing initiatives by performing root cause analysis, coordinating fixes with Engineering and HR COEs, and implementing preventive controls through regular data audits.
  • Deliver advanced reporting and analytics support using Workday reporting and third-party reporting tools to enable business decision-making.
  • Partner with product and engineering teams to test and deploy Workday enhancements, complete hands-on UAT for major initiatives and upgrades, and validate integrations and data exchanges with third-party vendors.

What's Needed?

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, plus a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience with Core HCM core modules (Core HCM, Talent and Performance, Recruiting, Benefits, Reporting, Advanced Comp).
  • 3+ years of HRIS experience with a strong focus on Workday operational support and enhancement implementation/testing.
  • Hands-on experience with Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs), mass data loads, and data corrections in Workday.
  • Experience supporting UAT testing (test planning, execution, and defect management), along with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication and technical writing abilities.

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to directly support HR technology operations and drive continuous improvement through data quality initiatives and Workday enhancements.
  • Collaboration with HR COEs, Product, and IT engineering to test, deploy, and validate major Workday initiatives.
  • Hands-on involvement in production support, reporting, and user acceptance testing to ensure successful outcomes for HR stakeholders.
  • Use your technical writing skills to create HRIS documentation, user job aids, and standard operating procedures for new features and major initiatives.
  • Work in a hybrid environment with defined in-person presence requirements, with the expectation that extended hours outside normal business hours may be required.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • 401(k), Plus Match
  • Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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