Workday Business Systems Analyst, HCM

USD 205,000-265,000 per year
MIDDLE
✅ Hybrid
✅ Visa Sponsorship

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences

Security @ 3 Communication @ 3 API @ 3 Project Management @ 2 Compliance @ 6 AI @ 3 Change Management @ 3

Details

About Anthropic

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The company is a rapidly growing team of researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders building beneficial AI systems.

About the role

You will own the technical configuration, testing, and operational excellence of Anthropic’s Workday HRIS, with a particular focus on Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, and Security. You will partner closely with the broader People Services team, COE partners (Benefits, Comp, Talent, Payroll), and People Analytics to ensure the HRIS is secure, scalable, and a business enabler.

Responsibilities

  • Support Workday configuration and implementation, translating business requirements into system solutions
  • Design, test, and deploy Workday modules, integrations, and custom reports to support core business processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, document processes, and implement solutions aligned with organizational goals
  • Develop and maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, business processes, and technical integrations
  • Create and maintain Workday reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights to stakeholders
  • Support HR and Finance teams with day-to-day system troubleshooting and enhancement requests
  • Lead change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new features and workflows
  • Manage system security, role-based permissions, and compliance requirements, with strong emphasis on HR data protection
  • Stay current with Workday updates and best practices and drive continuous improvement through audits and stakeholder feedback
  • Identify opportunities for process automation and system optimization in partnership with People Services and other COEs

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Workday Business Systems Analyst with expertise in system configuration, testing, and implementation
  • Strong technical skills and understanding of Workday architecture, security models, and integration methodologies
  • Experience with full lifecycle Workday implementations and/or significant module expansions
  • Expertise in Workday HCM, Benefits, advanced Compensation, and Security modules
  • Intellectual curiosity, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills and commitment to process excellence
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and a collaborative mindset

Strong candidates may also have

  • Workday certifications in HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent, Performance and/or Learning
  • Experience with calculated fields and business process configurations
  • Understanding of Workday integrations and integration tools (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, Web Services / RaaS), inbound vs outbound patterns, authentication methods (SSO, SFTP, API keys / certificates), and typical HR integration partners (benefits providers, payroll, ATS, IdP, background check)
  • Experience with disciplined error handling, reconciliation, and monitoring of integrations
  • Knowledge of complementary HR/Finance systems and integration patterns
  • Experience supporting Workday in a high-growth technology company
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools, and change management/user adoption strategies
  • Understanding of data privacy regulations and security best practices

Compensation

  • Annual Salary: $205,000 - $265,000 USD

Logistics

  • Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
  • Minimum years of experience: Correlates with internal job level requirements (posting requests 5+ years)
  • Location-based hybrid policy: staff expected to be in one of the offices at least 25% of the time
  • Visa sponsorship: Anthropic states they do sponsor visas and retain an immigration lawyer to assist when possible