Title: Workday HRIS Analyst Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week) Hire Type: Direct Hire
Overview: Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power produces weld assemblies, fabricated metal buildings, and large complex assemblies of power equipment.
Position Summary: We are seeking a Workday HRIS Analyst to support our enterprise-wide Workday implementation and long-term HR systems strategy. This role will work closely with HR, Payroll, IT, business stakeholders, and our implementation partners throughout deployment, testing, go-live, and post-production optimization. This position requires prior hands-on Workday experience. The ideal candidate understands Workday functionality, HR processes, reporting, and system administration, and can contribute immediately in a fast-paced implementation environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the full lifecycle of the Workday implementation, including configuration, testing, validation, and deployment activities
Partner with implementation consultants and internal stakeholders to design and optimize HR business processes
Configure and maintain Workday business processes, reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and security assignments
Support data conversion, data validation, and ongoing data integrity efforts
Execute and coordinate testing activities
Troubleshoot Workday issues and collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, and vendors to resolve them
Assist with release management, enhancements, and post-go-live stabilization
Create documentation, training materials, and end-user support resources
Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and system optimization
Required Qualifications:
3–5 years of HRIS experience
Minimum 2+ years of hands-on Workday experience
Experience supporting or participating in a Workday implementation, optimization, or administration environment
Strong understanding of HR systems, workflows, and data structures
Experience with:
Workday reporting
Calculated fields
Business processes
Security administration
Testing/UAT
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, IT, and external partners
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with one or more Workday modules: Core HCM, Recruiting, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence
Experience with EIBs, integrations, or data conversion activities
Prior experience in a large-scale implementation environment
Experience supporting post-production enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
What Makes This Opportunity Unique:
Full enterprise Workday implementation with strong implementation partners already in place
Opportunity to help shape future-state HR technology and processes
High-visibility role with direct impact across the organization
Collaborative environment with strong executive and project support
Long-term growth opportunities within HR technology and systems
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.