About the Role:

Are you a techno-functional wizard with a knack for Workday HCM and Recruiting? Otsuka is seeking an experienced HRIS Workday Analyst to join their team in Princeton, NJ. This hybrid position offers the flexibility to work remotely for 2 days a week while being onsite for 3 days. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical and functional aspects, working closely with IT teams while providing essential support for HR operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-User Support: Provide general support and advice for business end-user inquiries related to Workday operations. Serve as the go-to person for resolving issues and providing guidance.
• Data Integrity: Ensure overall data integrity by performing generic data quality checks and validation of business requests. Maintain and update transactional records.
• Reporting: Generate daily reports and status updates, including tracking resource starts/ends and ensuring data entry accuracy.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Program Leads and cross-functional teams to address user challenges, issues, and process enhancements. Act as a liaison between business users and IT.
• Recommendations: Provide system and process recommendations based on a deep understanding of Otsuka's processes and technology.
• Documentation: Support the development of user procedures, guidelines, and documentation. Actively participate in user acceptance testing and provide feedback.
• User Acceptance Testing: Engage in user acceptance testing and document processes as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience: 4 to 7 years of experience with Workday Talent and HCM. While configuration experience is not required, a thorough understanding of Workday modules and processes is essential.
• Certifications: Workday HCM Certification and Workday Talent Certification are highly desirable.
• Recruiting Experience: Familiarity with Workday Recruiting is a plus.

Required Skills:

• Integrity: Demonstrate a high level of integrity and the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Attention to Detail: Be detail-oriented, analytical, and quality-conscious with strong organizational and time management skills.
• HRIS Expertise: Develop into an HRIS subject matter expert, recommending and implementing technical solutions to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Process Improvement: Show a passion for process improvement, with a self-motivated approach to working independently and in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with both functional and technical teams.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly MS PowerPoint and Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivots).
• Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to write clear system-related documentation and job aids.

Notes from the Hiring Manager:

The ideal candidate will be a techno-functional expert with a strong understanding of core Workday HCM and Recruiting. While in-depth configuration skills are not necessary, candidates should be comfortable working closely with IT teams on configuration-related tasks. Candidates with a background in integration or highly technical roles have not been ideal, so a balanced techno-functional profile is preferred.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit your LinkedIn bio and references along with your application.