Senior Workday Analyst
DiscoveredNavan
New York, NYexternalBusiness OperationsPosted 23 days ago (Jul 20, 2026)
About the role
Are you a Workday wizard who thrives on turning complex business needs into elegant system solutions? Navan is seeking a proactive
Senior Workday Analyst
to join our People Operations Team. You won’t just be maintaining a system; you’ll be a strategic architect scaling our global infrastructure to support rapid expansion and a world-class employee experience.
What You'll Do
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Architect & Configure
Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of Workday HCM modules, with a primary focus on
Absence Management
and
Global Time Tracking
.
•
Data Migration Lead
Act as the internal Subject Matter Expert for
Workday EIBs
, managing high-volume data uploads, mass updates, and complex data transformations with surgical precision.
•
Full-Suite Optimization
Support and enhance the broader Workday ecosystem, including
Talent, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, and Core HCM
.
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Strategic Roadmapping
Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable solutions, prioritizing the People Systems roadmap for global impact.
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Advanced Analytics
Build and maintain complex
Calculated Fields
, Matrix Reports, and Dashboards to provide the leadership team with real-time, actionable data insights.
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Troubleshoot & Resolve
Serve as a subject matter expert for complex system issues, ensuring seamless performance and data flow across all integrations.
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Enablement
Develop "best-in-class" documentation and conduct global training sessions to promote best practices across the People Operations team.
What You'll Bring
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Workday Expertise
5+ years of HRIS experience, with at least
3+ years of deep, hands-on Workday HCM configuration
.
•
The "Absence" Specialist
Proven track record of configuring
Absence Management
in a global environment. You understand the nuance of statutory requirements and entitlement rules.
•
EIB Proficiency
Advanced skills in building and executing
Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs)
for mass data loads and system integrations.
•
Global Fluency
High-level domain knowledge of EMEA labor laws, statutory absence types, and payroll integration touchpoints.
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Technical Depth
Mastery of Reporting, Security, and
Calculated Fields
to extract actionable insights from complex datasets.
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Agility
Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to pivot quickly in a high-growth, fast-paced tech environment.
•
Communication
The ability to explain technical "Workday-speak" to non-technical stakeholders across different cultures and time zones.
The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity.
For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.
Pay Range
$75,900 — $168,800 USD
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