The People Team at Guardant Health is committed to creating a workplace where innovation collaboration and employee experience thrive. We leverage best-in-class HR technology to deliver efficient data-driven solutions that empower our teams and drive business impact.
We are seeking a Senior Staff HRIS Analyst specializing in Workday Advanced Compensation and Performance Management to join our HRIS team. Reporting to the Senior Manager HRIS this role will be a subject matter expert responsible for designing configuring and supporting Workdays compensation and performance modules to ensure accurate compliant and effective processes. You will partner closely with HR Total Rewards and Talent Management teams to translate business needs into scalable effective system solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Compensation

Partner with Total Rewards on annual compensation cycles to ensure smooth system execution and accurate payouts.
Build and maintain eligibility rules compensation plans and guidelines within Workday.
Manage and troubleshoot compensation review events including mass changes and validation processes.

Performance Management

Configure and support Workdays performance review processes including goal setting mid-year and year-end reviews.
Partner with Talent Management to update templates workflows and eligibility rules for performance cycles.
Identify and implement enhancements to improve the user experience and streamline Performance Reviews.

Talent Management

Support the configuration and maintenance of Workday Talent Management processes.
Configure the annual talent review process in Workday including calibration templates eligibility and data accuracy.

System Administration & Support

Lead configuration changes testing and deployment for Workday Compensation Talent & Performance modules.
Collaborate with HRIS teammates across functional areas to ensure cohesive system design and evaluate impacts on related processes and configurations to minimize the unintended effects on interconnected processes.
Partner with HRIS and IT colleagues on integrations that support compensation and performance data flows.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues ensuring minimal disruption to business processes.

Reporting & Analytics

Build and maintain reports and dashboards for compensation talent and performance data.
Provide insights to HR and business leaders to support data-driven decision making.

Process Improvement

Identify and implement process efficiencies leveraging Workday capabilities and best practices.
Stay current on Workday releases and evaluate new features for potential adoption.

Qualifications
Essential Qualifications

Bachelors degree in human resources Information Systems Business or related field.
46 years of HRIS experience with at least 3 years in hands-on Workday configuration.
Deep knowledge of Workday Advanced Compensation and Performance Management modules.
Experience supporting annual merit / bonus cycles and performance review processes in Workday.
Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Workday Pro certification in Advanced Compensation and / or Performance Management.
Experience in healthcare biotech or life sciences.
Advanced reporting skills including calculated fields and complex reports.

Additional Information
Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk / office environment; however there may be exposure to high noise levels fumes and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
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Employment Type
Full-time
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