Job Description

Workday System Analyst

Blackbaud was founded on the idea that technology can be a medium for social change. Over the last thirty years, we’ve delivered software solutions to the nonprofit sector, helping mission-driven organizations manage operations and engage supporters. We have the satisfaction of knowing that our solutions are making a difference every day, allowing our clients to focus their time and resources on what they do best: changing the world.

The Workday System Analyst role will join an exciting team at Blackbaud focused on maintaining and maximizing the company’s HCM usage. This position will play a key role in bringing a global and sustainable approach to how we handle and interpret our employee data. You can help in establishing critical groundwork for long-term change and best practice approaches as we move our organization forward.  

Process Improvements, Projects & Metrics

• Maintain the long-term integrity of the Workday Environment while being flexible and nimble to the business and new business requirements
• Enable a culture of digital first through system automation by creating and implementing automated business process flows
• Collaborating with internal customers to define deployment expectations and ensure consistency with strategic direction and map opportunities to improve workflows
• Execute configuration changes to functionality, incorporation of new functionality, and/or business process configuration changes
• Knowledge of Workday HCM security and how it impacts business process configuration
• Maintain data accuracy and integrity by creating and implementing data maintenance processes and audits
• Develop and maintain work instructions and job aides while creating a streamlined, efficient and self-service approach to the organization’s reporting requirements
• Excellent analytical capabilities, conceptual thinker with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear messages, impactful visuals and actionable plans

Service Delivery

• Knowledge of HR Data Privacy and complying with data privacy rules and regulations
• Responsible for information, support and explanation on the Workday system and administrative activities in support of the business
• Cross-train and network with others to expand/adopt system best-practices
• Serve as Workday support through ServiceNow tickets, process mapping/documentation and training, for system enhancements and processing procedures

Required Experience and Traits:

• Technical expertise in data management and system-related security
• Experience in HCM systems, Finance, IT, or CRM systems in a technical support role
• Demonstrates knowledge about the technology and participates in training and development initiatives to keep abreast of current trends and practices
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and a high attention to details to identify appropriate resolutions
• Self-starter that possess a strong desire to seek optimal solutions and share discovery with colleagues
• Exchanges information with appropriate people to complete work, follows through on tasks and commitments and keeps information confidential, as warranted

Preferred Experience and Traits:

• Ability to learn and maintain other HCM systems as needed
• Functional understanding of core HR business terminology, processes and practices
• Solid dedication to providing a high-level of customer service
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively organize and communicate
• Root cause analysis and complex problem solving skills

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The starting base pay is $87,700.00 to $114,200.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Remote-first workforce

• 401(k) program with employer match

• Flexible paid time off

• Generous Parental Leave

• Volunteer for vacation

• Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging

• Pet insurance, legal and identity protection

• Tuition reimbursement program

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