Workday Product Analyst (HCM)

At the International Mission Board, we exist to advance God’s global mission by equipping churches, planting new congregations, and sending missionaries to every corner of the earth. The Workday platform is the engine that keeps our HR operations aligned with our calling, and we need a visionary Workday Product Analyst (HCM). Location: Remote Compensation: $105-115K annually The Workday Product Analyst (HCM ) serves as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert for the Workday Human Capital Management platform. This role is responsible for understanding current and future HR business needs, evaluating Workday capabilities, and recommending best -practice solutions that support efficient, scalable, and HR processes. Reporting to the Manager, Workday HCM Systems, the Product Analyst partners closely with HR process owners, Technology Solutions, and other product teams to ensure effective use of the Workday platform, informed and successful delivery of enhancements. The Analyst translates business needs into clear requirements, assesses solution options within Workday, and supports delivery and adoption without owning final prioritization or governance decisions. Responsibilities: Builds and maintains a deep understanding of HR business processes, user needs, and Workday HCM usage across the HR Systems landscape. Analyzes and documents business requirements, identifying opportunities to leverage standard Workday functionality and best practices. Evaluates Workday features, releases, and enhancements to recommend optimal solutions aligned with business needs and platform strategy. Partners with HR process owners to provide consultative guidance on system capabilities, design options, and impacts to downstream processes. Advances the broader HR Systems roadmap and the ongoing refinement of the Workday HCM roadmap by providing data -driven insights, solution assessments, and development recommendations. Monitors industry trends, Workday community insights, and peer practices to inform continuous improvement recommendations. Supports the implementation and enhancement of Workday HCM solutions by translating business needs into functional requirements and user stories. Partners with Technology Solutions and delivery teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood and accurately implemented. Assists in defining and executing testing strategies for Workday releases, enhancements, and new functionality. Ensures solutions meet quality, compliance, and change control standards by reviewing designs, test results, and outcomes. Participates in agile delivery activities (e.g., planning sessions, demos, retrospectives) as a functional and business representative. Serves as a primary functional contact for Workday HCM inquiries, issue triage, and enhancement requests. Acts as a key HCM reporting resource, supporting reporting needs and ensuring data usability and consistency Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferred, in IT, Business, Product/Project Management or equivalent At least three years experience in Workday HCM functionality Advanced Workday analytical skills Advanced knowledge and experience in 3 or more of the following Workday HCM modules: Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking & Absence, Recruiting & Onboarding, Talent & Performance, Learning, Succession Planning and Payroll. Thorough understanding of Business Process Configuration, Security and Report Writing. Preferred knowledge in Custom Fields and Custom Objects Creation and Maintenance Exceptional verbal & written communication skills Strong critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills Benefits & Perks: Medical insurance with choice of 3 plans, dental, vision, HSA and FSA benefit plans (and more!) Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance coverage (employer paid) - with supplemental coverage available 403(b) Retirement Plan Savings - with 5% employer contribution plus up to a 4% matching contribution, fully vested after 3 years 21 days of paid time off accrued in the first year, plus 11 paid holidays and the week between Christmas and New Years Volunteer Mission Trip Benefits so you can experience mission life first hand by working with our teams overseas Access to tuition discounts See a summary of our comprehensive benefits package for full time regular and contract employees here . Worker Type: Employee Regular Time Type: Full time