Whatnot

Senior People Systems Analyst

San Francisco, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago

HRISCustomer SupportProblem SolvingAdaptability

About the role

Lead cross-functional People Systems projects from ambiguous business needs through launch, translating company and team priorities into scope, milestones, owners, decisions, risks, and phased delivery plans.
Own Workday configuration and business process improvements across HCM, Compensation / Advanced Compensation, Talent / Performance, Reporting, Security, and related modules. Effectively build, maintain, and troubleshoot new or existing integrations.

Own Workday configuration and business process improvements across HCM, Compensation / Advanced Compensation, Talent / Performance, Reporting, Security, and related modules.
Effectively build, maintain, and troubleshoot new or existing integrations.
Provide production support by triaging, resolving, and preventing system issues.
Design and execute unit, integration, and user acceptance test plans for Workday configuration changes; manage defect tracking through resolution.
Maintain security role assignments to ensure compliance and system integrity.
Conduct training sessions on new system updates and changes while providing ongoing support to ensure user adoption and understanding of system functionality.
Demonstrated success in fast-paced environments, building scalable systems and processes from scratch with minimal guidance.
Work From Home Support
All Whatnauts are expected to develop a deep understanding of our product.
We're passionate about building the best user experience, and all employees are expected to use Whatnot as both a buyer and a seller as part of their job (our dogfooding budget makes this fun and easy!).

You should bring hands-on experience with Workday HCM, Compensation, Talent/Performance, and related modules, as well as the curiosity and adaptability to learn and implement new tools and features.
Building customized reports, including the creation or maintenance of calculated fields, is required

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
A strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and change management processes related to SaaS tools.
Strong ability to connect the dots between processes, operations, and technical solutions, driving both tactical and strategic outcomes.
Hands-on experience creating and scaling Workday security, access management, and compliance.
You take initiative to address challenges head-on, seeking solutions and driving results rather than waiting for others to act.
Passionate about assessing new features, making informed recommendations, and driving system enhancements that scale with the business.
Thrive in a dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
A hands-on problem solver who values precision and can balance immediate needs with long-term strategic goals.

Detailed knowledge of core employee lifecycle processes, particularly HCM, compensation, talent/performance, benefits, absence, reporting, security, and total rewards.
Annual allowance towards Childcare
Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally

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