Principal HRIS Workday Analyst
Donaldson, Bloomington, MN, United States
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As our
Principal HRIS Workday Analyst , you will partner with a global HRIS organization to lead and advance our Workday Workforce Management ecosystem. This role is fully Workday-focused, with primary ownership of Workday Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Workforce Scheduling, supporting a complex, global environment.
You will serve as a senior subject matter expert, collaborating with fellow analysts and cross-functional partners to design, implement, optimize, and support Workday solutions that enable accurate time, attendance, and absence processing while simplifying business processes and enhancing the employee experience.
Qualified candidates must be able to work a hybrid schedule at our
Bloomington, MN
office.
Role Responsibilities
Serve as a principal-level subject matter expert for Workday Workforce Management, including Workday Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Workforce Scheduling
Lead requirements gathering, configuration, deployment, and ongoing optimization of Workday time, attendance, and absence processes
Design, build, and maintain complex time calculations, calculation tags, condition rules, work schedule calendars, and time entry templates
Analyze existing configuration to troubleshoot issues, implement enhancements, and support new Time Tracking and Absence rollouts
Design and develop advanced Workday reports using Report Writer, Calculated Fields, and multi-object reporting
Configure and maintain Workday business process frameworks, organizations, workflows, and security roles to automate and streamline HR operations
Troubleshoot HRIS issues, identify root causes, and drive timely resolution
Own the ongoing configuration, audit, and deployment of Workday Workforce Management modules
Create and maintain clear technical and functional documentation, including configuration and process design
Partner on integrations by understanding setup, testing, and downstream impacts
Participate in Workday releases, feature deployments, and new module implementations
Develop audit controls and data validation processes to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and adherence to SOX and audit standards
Act as a point of contact for internal and external audits related to Workday configuration and data access
Travel
Up to 10%.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of hands‑on Workday configuration experience
3+ years of implementation and configuration experience in Workday Time Tracking and Absence Management (Workday Workforce Management)
1+ year of experience with Workday Core HCM
2+ years of advanced Workday reporting experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Workday in large, global, and highly complex organizations
Demonstrated success improving operational processes and driving system efficiency
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow‑through
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Ability to independently analyze and resolve complex issues in ambiguous situations
Strong customer service mindset with a focus on delivering an excellent employee experience
Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Experience prioritizing and managing multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Relocation
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Annual Salary Range
$103,300 - $134,200. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.
Employee Benefits
Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.
Immigration Sponsorship Not Available
Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.
Keywords
HRIS, Analyst, Workday, Time tracking, HCM, absence management, configuration
Equal Opportunity Employer
Including Disability and Veterans
Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.
Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to talentacquisition@donaldson.com to verify that the communication is from Donaldson.
Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.
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As our
Principal HRIS Workday Analyst , you will partner with a global HRIS organization to lead and advance our Workday Workforce Management ecosystem. This role is fully Workday-focused, with primary ownership of Workday Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Workforce Scheduling, supporting a complex, global environment.
You will serve as a senior subject matter expert, collaborating with fellow analysts and cross-functional partners to design, implement, optimize, and support Workday solutions that enable accurate time, attendance, and absence processing while simplifying business processes and enhancing the employee experience.
Qualified candidates must be able to work a hybrid schedule at our
Bloomington, MN
office.
Role Responsibilities
Serve as a principal-level subject matter expert for Workday Workforce Management, including Workday Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Workforce Scheduling
Lead requirements gathering, configuration, deployment, and ongoing optimization of Workday time, attendance, and absence processes
Design, build, and maintain complex time calculations, calculation tags, condition rules, work schedule calendars, and time entry templates
Analyze existing configuration to troubleshoot issues, implement enhancements, and support new Time Tracking and Absence rollouts
Design and develop advanced Workday reports using Report Writer, Calculated Fields, and multi-object reporting
Configure and maintain Workday business process frameworks, organizations, workflows, and security roles to automate and streamline HR operations
Troubleshoot HRIS issues, identify root causes, and drive timely resolution
Own the ongoing configuration, audit, and deployment of Workday Workforce Management modules
Create and maintain clear technical and functional documentation, including configuration and process design
Partner on integrations by understanding setup, testing, and downstream impacts
Participate in Workday releases, feature deployments, and new module implementations
Develop audit controls and data validation processes to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and adherence to SOX and audit standards
Act as a point of contact for internal and external audits related to Workday configuration and data access
Travel
Up to 10%.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of hands‑on Workday configuration experience
3+ years of implementation and configuration experience in Workday Time Tracking and Absence Management (Workday Workforce Management)
1+ year of experience with Workday Core HCM
2+ years of advanced Workday reporting experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Workday in large, global, and highly complex organizations
Demonstrated success improving operational processes and driving system efficiency
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow‑through
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Ability to independently analyze and resolve complex issues in ambiguous situations
Strong customer service mindset with a focus on delivering an excellent employee experience
Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Experience prioritizing and managing multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Relocation
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Annual Salary Range
$103,300 - $134,200. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.
Employee Benefits
Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.
Immigration Sponsorship Not Available
Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.
Keywords
HRIS, Analyst, Workday, Time tracking, HCM, absence management, configuration
Equal Opportunity Employer
Including Disability and Veterans
Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.
Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to talentacquisition@donaldson.com to verify that the communication is from Donaldson.
Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.
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