Hiring: People Systems Analyst Company: Benchling Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:43:07 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : R, Workday About the job Experience: •3+ years of experience using and configuring Workday, particularly HCM, Talent Optimization, and Time & Absence modules Required Skills: •This is a great role for someone who enjoys being the go-to expert on a core business system, likes solving process problems as much as configuring software, and wants visibility across HR, Finance, IT, and Recruiting. •HRIS / Workday Configuration Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday configuration, refining business processes to meet the needs of a growing organization. Partner with a Business Systems Analyst (IT) to identify opportunities and execute process improvements that drive efficiency. •Performance & Talent Management Partner with HR Business Partners and departmental leaders to refine performance management processes in Workday, including performance reviews, talent reviews, and succession planning. •Time & Absence Own Time and Absence business processes and configuration in Workday, partnering with Payroll/Finance to ensure processes are scalable, accurate, and compliant. •Reporting & Analytics Partner with HR Business Partners and departmental leaders to turn People data into insights that help them understand and address People challenges. Make configuration and process changes in Workday as needed to enable new types of reporting. •People Systems Ownership Act as a point of contact for our broader People technology stack, including tools like Culture Amp (surveys), Knoetic (people analytics), and Pave (compensation). •Compliance Work closely with Security and Compliance teams to produce materials or implement process changes required for audits, including SOC2, ISO, GxP, and SOX, as well as broader external and internal HR audit and compliance requests (e.g., EEO reporting, pay equity reviews, HR data requests from Legal or regulators). •Support Field tickets related to People systems, providing excellent customer service and timely resolution for internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications: •Strong experience with reporting in Workday and other BI/analytics tools (Tableau, Looker, advanced spreadsheets) •Analytically minded, with a track record of solving problems and improving processes using available tools •Strong cross-functional communication skills — comfortable working with HR Business Partners, departmental leaders, Security, IT, Legal, Recruiting, and Payroll/Finance •Workday certifications in HCM, Talent Optimization, and/or Time & Absence •Interest in growing into broader HR Operations work over time •We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes in-office collaboration. Employees are expected to be on-site 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). •We believe diversity enriches our team so we hire people with a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Compensation: •$112,000 - $152,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!