HRIS Analyst (Workday)
Sonaca Romania · Cluj, Romania
- On site
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- Cluj, Romania
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Job highlights
- Support and optimize Workday HRIS across international subsidiaries.
- Administer and maintain key Workday modules and integrations.
- Develop reports and provide HR data insights.
- Drive HRIS projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with HR, IT, and international stakeholders.
About the role
HRIS Analyst Workday
Sonaca Romania, an aerospace manufacturer and part of the Sonaca Group, is expanding its operations with a second factory near Turda (Cluj). We are seeking an HRIS Analyst (Workday) to ensure the operational support, maintenance, optimization, and continuous improvement of our Workday HRIS across multiple international subsidiaries. This role is crucial for supporting HR teams and managers, maintaining system stability and data integrity, contributing to reporting and analytics, and participating in global HRIS initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Operational HRIS Support
- Provide operational functional support for Workday to HR teams, business managers, and stakeholders across subsidiaries.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to Workday usage.
- Act as a trusted HRIS point of contact for system-related questions.
- Collaborate with HR, IT, payroll providers, and external partners.
Workday System Administration & Maintenance
- Maintain, configure, and optimize Workday modules, including HCM, Recruitment, Talent, Learning, and Compensation.
- Support daily system operations, data maintenance, and configuration updates.
- Ensure data integrity, security roles, and compliance with internal policies.
- Participate in Workday releases, regression testing, and new feature implementations.
- Monitor and support Workday integrations with Payroll and IT systems.
Reporting & Analytics
- Design, develop, and maintain standard and custom Workday reports and dashboards.
- Translate requirements into meaningful reports and insights for HR and business stakeholders.
- Perform data audits, mass updates, exports/imports, and data clean-up activities.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and system efficiency.
- Contribute to HRIS projects, including new module implementations and process optimization.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Develop and maintain SOPs, system documentation, and user guidelines.
- Deliver training and knowledge-sharing sessions to HR users and managers.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
- 2-3 years’ experience in Workday/HRIS functional support or a similar role.
- Proven hands-on experience and strong functional knowledge of Workday modules (HCM, Recruitment, Compensation, Talent, Learning).
- Experience in system configuration and maintenance, HR data management, and reporting.
- Fluent in English and French (spoken and written).
- Experience in an HR role is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively in a multilingual, international environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What you will find here:
- A great team to work with.
- Lots of learning opportunities.
- Excellent work-life balance.
- Possibility to work from home 2 days/week.
- Flexible working hours.
- A role exposed to executive communities inside & outside the organization.
Key skills/competency
- Workday HRIS
- HRIS Analyst
- System Configuration
- Data Management
- Reporting and Analytics
- HR Processes
- Problem-Solving
- Stakeholder Management
- International HR
- English and French Fluency
Skills & topics
- HRIS Analyst
- Workday
- Human Resources
- Aerospace
- System Administration
- Data Management
- Reporting
- Configuration
- International HR
- English
- French
- Cluj
- Romania
- Belgium
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Workday experience, HRIS support, system configuration, and reporting skills relevant to Sonaca Romania.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your understanding of aerospace manufacturing, international environments, and your fluency in English and French.
- Prepare for Workday questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with specific Workday modules and system administration tasks.
- Showcase problem-solving abilities: Prepare examples of how you've analyzed and resolved HRIS issues and improved processes.
- Demonstrate cultural fit: Research Sonaca Group's values and be prepared to discuss your ability to work in a multilingual, international team.
Technical preparation
Master Workday HCM, Recruitment, Talent, Learning, Compensation modules.,Practice Workday system configuration and data maintenance.,Develop skills in Workday reporting and dashboard creation.,Understand HRIS integrations with payroll and IT systems.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex Workday issue you resolved.,How do you ensure data integrity in HRIS?,Explain your approach to stakeholder communication.,How do you manage multiple HRIS projects?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key Workday modules for this HRIS Analyst role at Sonaca Romania?
- The HRIS Analyst role at Sonaca Romania primarily focuses on Workday modules including HCM, Recruitment, Talent, Learning, and Compensation. You'll be involved in their administration, configuration, and support.
- What is the required language proficiency for the HRIS Analyst position at Sonaca Romania?
- Fluency in both spoken and written English and French is required for the HRIS Analyst position at Sonaca Romania, reflecting the international nature of the role and the company's operations.
- Does Sonaca Romania offer remote work options for the HRIS Analyst role?
- Yes, Sonaca Romania offers flexibility for the HRIS Analyst role, with the possibility to work from home 2 days per week, alongside flexible working hours.
- What kind of projects can an HRIS Analyst expect to work on at Sonaca Romania?
- As an HRIS Analyst at Sonaca Romania, you can expect to contribute to projects such as new module implementations, process optimization initiatives, integration enhancements, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- What is the experience level required for the HRIS Analyst (Workday) job at Sonaca Romania?
- Sonaca Romania is looking for candidates with 2-3 years of experience in Workday/HRIS functional support or a similar role, with proven hands-on experience in Workday modules and system configuration.
- How does Sonaca Romania support employee development for its HRIS Analyst?
- Sonaca Romania emphasizes learning opportunities for its HRIS Analyst, providing a supportive team environment and exposure to executive communities, alongside opportunities for system documentation and training delivery.