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Workday Analyst- HCM Performance Management - Remote

ConsultNet, New York, NY, United States


Title : Sr. Workday Analyst- Performance Management/ Core HCM

Location

: Remote

Target Start Date

: ASAP

Type : contract

Pay

Rate:

DOE We are seeking a Senior Workday Analyst with deep expertise in Performance Management and Core HCM to lead the functional delivery of mid-cycle promotion workflows and performance management enhancements. This role will serve as a key bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring solutions are scalable, efficient, and aligned to organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings strong functional leadership, the ability to translate complex business needs into effective Workday solutions, and experience guiding configuration and customization decisions, including Workday Extend. This individual will play a critical role in driving testing, UAT, and successful deployment. Key Responsibilities

Partner with HR leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to understand performance management and mid-cycle promotion workflows

Gather, document, and prioritize business and functional requirements for workflow enhancements and process improvements

Translate requirements into functional designs and provide Workday configuration and customization guidance

Lead requirements workshops, design sessions, and solution walkthroughs with business and technical teams

Provide input into solution design decisions, including workflow automation and Workday Extend use cases

Develop and execute test strategies, including test planning, coordination, and defect tracking

Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure business readiness and successful adoption

Document solution designs, configuration decisions, and end-user training materials

Advise on best practices related to performance management, promotions, and process optimization

Support post-deployment activities, including issue resolution and continuous improvement efforts

Required Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on Workday experience with a focus on Performance Management and Core HCM

Strong expertise in performance review cycles, promotion workflows, and mid-cycle advancement processes

Proven ability to gather and translate complex business requirements into functional solutions

Experience guiding Workday configuration and supporting end-to-end delivery, including Extend-enabled solutions

Solid understanding of approval workflows, compensation processes, and HR data governance

Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and facilitation skills

Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

Workday Performance Management certification

Experience with workflow automation, custom approvals, and Workday Extend applications

Background in business process design and optimization

Experience leading UAT and supporting end-user training initiatives

Prior experience supporting promotion or performance workflows in complex or regulated environments

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