Hiring: Principal HRIS Analyst Company: Cadence Location: San Jose, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:43:08 Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Workday About the job Experience: •Must possess expert-level hands-on configuration experience in Workday Advanced Compensation. Strategic oversight alone is not sufficient for this role •10+ years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience, including Advanced Compensation, Absence and Time Management. •Proven track record in business process design, global deployments, and integrations. Required Skills: •Serve as the primary configuration lead for Workday Advanced Compensation. •Design, configure, test, and deploy compensation plans, eligibility rules, compensation grades, bonus programs, merit cycles, stock programs, and related business processes. •Troubleshoot complex compensation configuration issues and provide expert-level guidance on compensation design and system capabilities. •Partner with Compensation, HR, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders to translate compensation strategy into scalable Workday solutions. •Solution Design & Configuration •Lead configuration of Workday modules: Core HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, LOA, Advanced Compensation, Learning, Recruiting, and related integrations. •Design and optimize business processes using Workday’s Business Process Framework, ensuring global scalability and local compliance. •Implement calculated fields, condition rules, eligibility rules, and security frameworks. Qualifications: •Applied hands-on capability in Workday integrations and APIs, including Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI/PICOF. •Demonstrated capacity to design advanced Workday reports and dashboards leveraging calculated fields and analytics for actionable insights. •Expertise in Workday security configuration, role-based access, and compliance controls. •Knowledge of Workday Payroll and Benefits modules and their integration with Absence and Time Tracking. •Champion AI-enabled HR processes and automation strategies aligned with organizational AI governance standards. •Deep knowledge of Workday modules: Core HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation. •In-depth knowledge of Workday security, reporting, and calculated fields. •Leadership & Program Management •Demonstrated capacity to lead complex HRIS programs and manage multiple stakeholders across regions. Compensation: •$129,500 - $240,500 / 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!