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Senior Workday Analyst
Senior Workday Analyst – Perfecting People Systems for Global Growth
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
Core Accountabilities
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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.
- Ensure seamless system integration across geographies and compliance frameworks.
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Data Migration Lead
- Act as the internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Workday Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs), managing high-volume data uploads, mass updates, and complex data transformations with precision.
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Full-Suite Optimization
- Support and enhance the broader Workday ecosystem, including:
- Talent & Organisation Management
- Benefits Administration
- Advanced Compensation
- Core HCM
- Support and enhance the broader Workday ecosystem, including:
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Strategic Roadmapping
- Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
- Prioritise the People Systems roadmap for global impact, ensuring alignment with growth initiatives.
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Advanced Analytics
- Build and maintain complex Calculated Fields, Matrix Reports, and Dashboards to provide leadership with real-time, actionable insights.
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Troubleshoot & Resolve
- Act as the SME for complex system issues, resolving performance bottlenecks and ensuring seamless data flow across integrations.
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Enablement
- Develop "best-in-class" documentation and conduct global training sessions to promote best practices across People Operations.
What We’re Looking For
Technical & Functional Skills
- Workday Expertise: 5+ years of HRIS experience, with at least 3+ years of deep, hands-on Workday HCM configuration.
- Absence Management Specialist: Proven track record configuring global Absence Management, including statutory requirements and entitlement rules.
- EIB Proficiency: Advanced skills in designing and executing Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs) for mass data loads and system integrations.
- Global Compliance Fluency: Strong awareness of EMEA labour laws, statutory absence types, and payroll integration touchpoints.
- Technical Mastery:
- Deep expertise in Reporting, Security, Data Roles, and Calculated Fields.
- Ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets.
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Soft Skills & Mindset
- Agility:Exceptional problem-solving with the ability to pivot quickly in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Can simplify "Workday-speak" for non-technical stakeholders, bridging cultural and timezone gaps.
Navan is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
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