Workday HRIS Analyst

[solidcore] is seeking a Workday HRIS Analyst to join our HQ team in Arlington, Virginia, reporting to the Senior Director, People Operations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing, investor-backed organization aiming to lead the studio fitness space. As we scale our operations and expand our footprint, we're building best-in-class HR infrastructure to support our team members and drive our mission forward.
In this role, you'll be instrumental in our organization's most significant HR transformation to date—the implementation of Workday across the company. We're looking for someone with exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and a genuine passion for leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges. You'll partner closely with stakeholders across HR, Finance, Payroll, IT, and operational teams to understand business requirements, configure and test system solutions, and ensure a smooth transition from our current systems. 
Your work will impact how we manage employee data, streamline HR processes, support data-driven decision making, and enable our people operations to scale efficiently. From data migration and system optimization to building reports and dashboards that deliver actionable insights, you'll have the opportunity to shape how [solidcore] leverages technology to support our greatest asset—our people.

You’Ll Be Responsible For

• Data Management & System Optimization: Serve as Workday system administrator, managing configurations, user access, and system optimization to support HR operations
• Maintain data integrity through regular audits, validation processes, and quality control measures across HR systems and integrations 
• Proactively monitor system performance and resolve technical issues in partnership with IT, vendors, and implementation partners
• Reporting & Analytics: Evaluate and optimize Workday and other HR systems by analyzing business needs, testing configurations, and ensuring solutions leverage full platform capabilities
• Develop and maintain recurring reports and analytics (monthly, quarterly, annual) that support data-driven decision making across the organization 
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and create dashboards that provide stakeholders with actionable, real-time insights
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support: Serve as the primary HRIS liaison for cross-functional teams including HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver data solutions
• Lead process improvement initiatives by identifying manual workflows and designing automated solutions in Workday
• HRIS Implementation & Documentation: Support the Workday implementation through process documentation, system configuration, user acceptance testing, and workflow design
• Develop and maintain comprehensive HRIS documentation, including standard operating procedures, configuration guides, and user training materials
• Provide end-user training and support to ensure successful adoption of Workday across the organization
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to HRIS data management and employee record keeping
• Proactively identify and execute process improvements for ongoing HRIS and data management practices by staying current on system updates, industry best practices, and emerging HR technology trends

Qualifications

• Workday Experience Required: Prior hands-on experience with Workday HCM Core is essential for supporting our implementation. Your background includes functional use and/or configuration of Workday HCM Core, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Absence, Benefits, Talent, Performance Management, or Security
• Excellent attention to detail, a unique passion for leveraging technology and providing actionable insights through data
• 2–4 years of experience in HR analytics, reporting, or a related role
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Experience training end users on Workday functionality (HR teams, managers, employees)
• Experience with Namely HR system and MindBody Online (MBO) is highly desired
• Strong conceptual, verbal, and written communication skills
• Capable of managing multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data cleansing), PowerPoint, Outlook, and Google Suite required.

Compensation And Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary of $85,000 per year, based on experience
• Bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• 401k with employer match
• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Free drop-in classes at [solidcore]
• And MORE