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About Gusto
At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve.
All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy.
AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced L4 People Technology Workday Analyst to lead the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday solutions that power our HR and payroll processes. The ideal candidate brings advanced, wide-ranging Workday expertise, applies creative and effective solutions to complex business problems, and guides the development of new approaches and best practices. This role operates with a high degree of independence, mentors others on Workday functionality, and partners closely with the People Team, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure Workday delivers scalable, business-ready outcomes.
About the Team:
The People Operations, Services, and Technology team is transforming how Gusto supports its people by pairing cutting-edge AI with smart automation. We optimize workflows, enhance service delivery, and free up teams to focus on meaningful, high-impact work to support a more responsive, efficient, and future-ready people experience.
Day To Day:
Workday Configuration & Enhancements
- Lead configuration of Workday modules (e.g., Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Talent, Compensation) on complex business requirements, applying in-depth evaluation to determine optimal approaches.
- Architect and guide development of Workday Business Processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and security roles; exercise judgment in selecting methods and techniques on new assignments.
- Lead evaluation and adoption of new features with each Workday release; identify creative solutions and guide policy development for optimization across modules.
Reporting & Analytics
- Develop and own advanced, matrix, composite, and dashboard reports in Workday; apply in-depth analytical judgment to surface actionable workforce insights for senior stakeholders.
- Drive data quality and integrity standards across Workday and connected systems; provide in-depth analytical insights to inform workforce decisions and cross-functional planning.
- Own audit readiness through proactive reporting, documentation, and control frameworks; determine appropriate methods independently.
Testing & Quality Assurance
- Design and lead test strategies including test plans, scripts, and UAT coordination; exercise independent judgment in defining testing approaches and resolving complex issues.
- Lead regression and functional testing for biannual Workday releases; determine procedures and guide team approach to ensure quality and business continuity.
Collaboration & Support
- Network with key contacts across functions; adapt communication style to diverse audiences and frequently advise others—including senior partners—on complex Workday matters, using persuasion and judgment to drive alignment.
- Provide expert-level Workday system support; independently diagnose and resolve complex issues, and develop scalable solutions that prevent recurrence.
- Mentor and upskill team members and key users on Workday functionality; act as an internal subject matter authority on system capabilities and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5-7 years of hands-on Workday analyst or configuration experience.
- Advanced, wide-ranging knowledge of Workday security, business processes, reporting, and calculated fields; proven ability to independently determine methods and techniques on new, complex assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to work on complex, ambiguous issues requiring in-depth evaluation; exercises independent judgment in selecting approaches, with work reviewed upon completion rather than in progress.
Preferred Qualifications
- Workday certifications (Payroll, Absence, HCM, Benefits, Time Tracking, Reporting).
- Experience in HR, payroll, benefits, or related domains.
- Experience working in an agile environment; track record of guiding new policy development and mentoring junior team members on system best practices.
Compensation:
At Gusto, we strive to provide rewards that empower employees to achieve their financial and personal goals. We offer competitive compensation packages with a strong emphasis on equity based compensation (ownership in Gusto). To learn more about Gusto's compensation philosophy and benefits offerings please view our Total Rewards Approach page.
Our cash compensation range for this role is $128,000/yr to $160,000/yr in Denver & most remote locations, and $154,000/yr to $193,000/yr in San Francisco, Seattle & New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose physical office is in Scottsdale.
Note: The San Francisco office expectations encompass both the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas.
When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required. This includes non-office days for hybrid employees.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto.
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Match your degree to the PERM job requirements
PERM labor certification requires your education to match the minimum requirements stated in the job posting. A degree in information systems, computer science, or business information technology directly supports EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility for Workday Analyst roles. Gaps between your credentials and the posted requirements can delay or derail certification.
Verify prevailing wages before negotiating your offer
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your Workday Analyst role at its specific location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level before you negotiate, so your offered salary doesn't fall below what PERM certification legally requires.
Target employers with dedicated HR or immigration infrastructure
Mid-to-large enterprises running Workday HCM or Finance at scale are far more likely to sponsor green cards than smaller consultancies. Companies with in-house immigration counsel or established PERM filing workflows can absorb the multi-year sponsorship timeline without restructuring the role around you.
Search Migrate Mate for active green card sponsorship openings
Filtering by green card sponsorship on most job boards returns unreliable results. Migrate Mate surfaces Workday Analyst roles where employers have documented employment-based sponsorship activity, so you spend less time cold-applying and more time at companies already prepared to file PERM.
Clarify sponsorship scope in the offer stage, not after signing
Some employers confuse H-1B visa transfer with full green card sponsorship. Before accepting an offer, confirm in writing that the company will file PERM and the I-140, not just maintain your existing nonimmigrant status. EB-3 sponsorship commits the employer through adjustment of status, which can take several years.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation alignment
The O*NET profile for Workday-adjacent analyst roles details the education, skills, and knowledge domains USCIS and DOL use to evaluate specialty occupation and PERM eligibility. Citing this profile when discussing your background with employers helps HR teams confirm the role meets EB-2 or EB-3 requirements before they engage immigration counsel.
Green Card Workday Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Workday Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Workday Analyst positions typically qualify for EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role demands an advanced degree or the candidate holds equivalent specialized credentials. The deciding factor is how the employer drafts the minimum requirements in the PERM job posting, not just the job title.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Workday Analyst?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal and subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent residency pathway with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The process takes longer, often three to seven years from PERM filing to approval, but it removes the renewal and lottery uncertainty that H-1B holders face annually.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer files an Application for Permanent Employment Certification with DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available at the prevailing wage for the specific Workday Analyst position. DOL requires a formal recruitment campaign before filing. After PERM certification, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and you file for adjustment of status once a visa number becomes available.
How can I find Workday Analyst jobs where employers are already prepared to sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to filter Workday Analyst openings by employment-based sponsorship activity. Many employers list roles as open to sponsorship without distinguishing between H-1B transfers and full PERM filing. Migrate Mate surfaces roles tied to employers with documented green card sponsorship history, which reduces the risk of accepting a position where the company later declines to file PERM.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is certified but before I have a green card?
Portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupational classification after your I-140 is approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. For Workday Analysts, a move to a comparable systems analyst or ERP analyst role at a new employer generally qualifies, but you should confirm the new job description aligns with USCIS portability standards before making the switch.