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Job Description

The HR Systems (HRIS) Senior Analyst plays a critical role in enabling a scalable, compliant, and high-performing HR technology ecosystem, with a primary focus on Benefits. This role partners closely with Benefits, HR, and IT leaders to optimize business processes, enhance system capabilities, and ensure data integrity across enterprise HR platforms.

Acting as a technical subject-matter expert, the Senior Analyst drives system configuration, testing, and integrations, as well as continuous improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and the overall employee experience. The role also supports ongoing operations while contributing to long-term HR technology strategy, roadmap planning, and enterprise initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Benefits, including configuration, controls, integrations, reporting, and ongoing operational support.

• 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise HR systems (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft, Oracle, ADP, Kronos/UKG) within complex or large-scale environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting HR functions such as core HR, benefits, timekeeping, and/or payroll within a large, complex organization.

• Strong working knowledge of HR processes, benefits, and related terminology.

• Experience with reporting and analytical tools such as Excel, Access, Power BI, or similar platforms.

• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or joint ventures from an HR systems perspective.

• Hands-on involvement in large-scale implementations, upgrades, or transformation initiatives.

• Experience with Workday HCM, Security, Business Processes, Configuration, and Integrations; exposure to additional Workday modules (e.g., Canada Payroll, Global Payroll, U.S. Benefits) is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization without direct authority.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.

• Ability to work independently within defined guidelines while effectively escalating risks and presenting solution options for complex issues.

What Your Typical Day Will Look Like

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a technical and functional subject matter expert for Workday Benefits, supporting day-to-day operations and continuous improvement.

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of HR system processes, including configuration, releases, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization.

• Partner with HR, Payroll, Timekeeping, IT, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable system solutions.

• Lead and support system upgrades, patches, enhancements, integrations, and data flows across the HR ecosystem.

• Act as an administrator for HRIS platforms, troubleshooting issues and coordinating resolutions with vendors as needed.

• Ensure data accuracy, system security, and audit compliance through established controls and quality assurance processes.

• Develop and maintain system documentation, procedures, and best practices.

• Create and maintain complex reports, queries, and analytics to support business decision-making.

• Manage and prioritize work through ServiceNow tickets, escalations, and project commitments, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.

• Support project planning, milestone tracking, scope management, and go-live readiness, including post-implementation support and training.

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve system functionality, efficiency, and end-user experience while balancing cost, risk, and maintainability.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91,100 - $129,800. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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