Senior HRIS Analyst - Fully Remote!

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

As Senior Workday HRIS Analyst, you'll support Tier 2 needs for the Compensation and HCM modules. You will independently solve complex compensation processes to support our Field & corporate partners and collaborate closely with the Principal HRIS Analyst to continue optimizing Workday after one year post implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal partners for system enhancements, automations, and process improvements. Document HRIS processes, system configurations, and procedures for handling data for reference and training purposes.
• Configure Workday HCM to meet changing business needs, including creating new fields, workflows, and approval processes. Develop and generate standard and ad-hoc reports, to support data-driven decision-making and ongoing processes.
• Impact data integrity by conducting regular audits, data validation checks, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Participate in HRIS-related projects, such as system upgrades, implementations, release testing and data migrations. Develop detailed test plans.
• Provide user support, troubleshooting, and training to Workday users, ensuring they can successfully navigate the system.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of HRIS experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead analyst role.
• 3+ years project management experience with outstanding ownership and time management skills to meet deadlines while leading multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency with Workday HCM and Compensation modules, including system configuration and reporting, HR data structures, data governance, data integrity, and data management.
• Experience leading Workday HCM & Compensation projects and delivery.
• Advanced knowledge of business requirements gathering and translating them to functional and technical specifications.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel; (advanced skills including v-lookups, x-lookups, pivot tables, VBA, etc.) and data analytics with ability to handle large datasets/
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, propose solutions, and drive resolutions.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data and configurations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Skilled in building successful business partnerships in large, matrixed organization.