Human Resources Analyst Role (HRIS Workday Analyst)

Job Title: Human Resources Analyst Role (HRIS Workday Analyst)

Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid (3 days Onsite)

Duration: 12 month contract

Job Summary

Our client is looking for HRIS Workday Analyst for a long-term hybrid contract in Chicago, IL. This role involves advising leaders on people and culture initiatives, coaching managers on employee relations, facilitating performance evaluations, and supporting talent reviews and succession planning. Responsibilities include leading onboarding, conducting employee 1:1s, assisting with reorganizations, and managing HR projects and policies. Strong HRIS (preferably Workday) and MS Office skills are required, along with a proactive, collaborative approach and solid communication and analytical abilities. An advanced degree or PHR/SPHR certification and banking experience are pluses. This role requires on-site presence three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Advises Group Heads and managers on people and culture initiatives, acting as a true partner to the business.
• Coaches’ managers on employee relations issues and on the interpretation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Conducts regular 1:1 meeting with employees to build relationships and act as employee coach when needed.
• Facilitates the performance evaluation process, working with managers to provide accurate and thoughtful feedback to employees.
• Assists employees in development of strong and meaningful goals.
• Supports the talent review process for assigned business groups, identifying high potential employees for succession planning.
• Assists with business reorganizations or reductions in force, including communication strategy.
• Executes on HR projects and initiatives, working with colleagues to meet project timetable and deadlines.
• Conducts orientation process for new employees as needed, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring a strong new hire experience.
• Act as resource and “voice of the business” to stakeholders in PCC – attends various internal meetings and provides status updates to inform colleagues of developments within assigned business groups.
• Acts as a backup to the Recruiter on candidate scheduling, communications, and screening interviews for assigned business groups.
• Performs behavioral interviews of candidates for assigned business groups as needed.
• Facilitates 360 reviews as requested with vendor, manager, and employee.
• Works with HR Team to review and develop Bank policies and procedures.
• Inputs personnel related actions and changes in Workday.
• Provides reporting on staff related information.
• Completes other duties as requested.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years human resources experience
• Advanced degree or PHR/SPHR certification a plus
• Banking or Financial Services experience a plus
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors

• HRIS experience required, Workday experience a plus
• Strong proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, Outlook, Access, and Word)
• Experience with analytical software and data visualization tools (MS Excel, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.) a plus
• Self-driven with a strong track record of initiative and accountability; willingness to roll up their sleeves to accomplish any task on a smaller HR team
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, able to consider multiple points of view and present solutions to meet stakeholder needs
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening)
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to develop relationships across all levels of the organization and collaborate effectively
• High degree of professionalism, diplomacy and emotional intelligence
• Strong business judgment; knows when to seek guidance or clarification
• Exceptional customer service and responsiveness
• Ability to maintain highly confidential and sensitive information
• Solid business acumen and able to balance business and employee needs
• Resourceful, agent of change