Remote People Tech Analyst

Summary

Join Samsara's People Technology & Operations team as a key member to expand and deploy Workday functionality, partnering with stakeholders to implement streamlined operations processes and optimal technology solutions for our People Team programs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience working for fast-growing, global companies
• 4+ years experience in Workday configuration Core HCM configuration and support for HR/People teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in Workday business process configuration, security, and organization configuration
• Experience in Workday HCM, Benefits, and Core HCM modules in U.S. and International locations
• Experience writing and completing test scenarios for system implementations and enhancements
• Experience leading Open Enrollment project planning, requirements gathering, testing, and launch
• Strong understanding of Leaves and Payroll processes
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, HR processes, and compliance. Experience documenting and analyzing requirements. Ability to adjust and realign requirements with stakeholders to create the most optimal solution
• Partner with developers in Workday Studio and Integrations, able to analyze benefits processes and troubleshoot integrations to benefit vendors
• Familiar with Agile methodologies and prioritization
• Ability to prioritize workload and deliver enhancements or fixes on time without supervision. Provide accurate timelines, follow-up, and required documentation for change management

Responsibilities

• Lead Core HCM Workday configuration required
• Cross-functional collaboration - Partner with HR, Payroll, and other internal teams to incorporate requirements into Workday, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with organizational goals
• Review proposed system changes to identify opportunities for process improvement and reuse, driving efficiency across the organization
• Build and modify custom reports for standard optimization
• Triage and configure Workday enhancements or fixes for HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Timecards, Absence/Leaves, Payroll, and reporting
• Build and maintain organizational hierarchies, custom objects, and custom security roles
• Partner with People Operations teams to solidify and document business requirements related to programs to be executed through Workday and other technologies
• Scope and prioritize incoming technology fixes and enhancements
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent & Performance a plus
• Knowledge of employment compliance and legal best practices
• Experience working with Jira, Zendesk, and other business applications integrating to Workday

Benefits

• Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package
• Employee-led remote and flexible working
• Health benefits
• Samsara for Good charity fund