Workday Analyst Jobs in California
Workday Analyst jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, healthcare, financial services, and entertainment, with openings at every level from entry-level configuration specialists through senior functional consultants and architects. The heaviest hiring concentrations are in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where employers like Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and The Walt Disney Company maintain large Workday deployments and ongoing implementation needs. The most in-demand specialties are Workday HCM, Workday Financials, and integration development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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CULTIVATE A BETTER WORLD
Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As the Senior Workday Analyst, People Technology (Compensation), you will drive initiatives within the People Technology landscape focused on Core/Advanced Compensation, ensuring our systems effectively support our people-centric objectives. Your expertise will help optimize processes and enhance the overall employee experience, making a significant impact on our organizational effectiveness. In this role, you will lead complex system enhancements, collaborating with various stakeholders, to ensure the smooth execution of projects. By leading initiatives that align technology with our department strategy, you will ensure that People Technology remains agile and responsive to evolving needs. (Hybrid work schedule requiring 2 days per week onsite in either Newport Beach, CA or Columbus, OH headquarters).
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Manage People Technology Workday projects focused on Core/Advanced Compensation improvements from inception to completion, ensuring timely and successful implementations; Experience with Total Value Matrix strongly preferred.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and product, to analyze business requirements and translate them into system solutions.
- Serve as a system administrator and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for People Tech systems, driving optimization of system configurations and ensuring data integrity across all IT systems.
- Provide technical leadership in analyzing system requirements, overseeing user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensuring successful execution of system upgrades and enhancements.
- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline business processes and recommend innovative solutions to improve functionality and user experience.
- Develop and maintain documentation, user guides, and training materials to support system changes and ensure effective knowledge transfer.
- Support production issues by providing case management, root cause analysis, and resolution of system incidents, while escalating complex issues to senior leadership as needed.
- Provide guidance to the team on best practices for system utilization and process improvements.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Human Resources, or a related field (preferred).
- 5-8 years of HRIS experience, with a strong focus on Workday, including system administration and configuration expertise required.
- Subject matter expertise in HCM, Core and Advanced Compensation and experience in at least one of the following modules: Recruiting, Journeys, Learning or Paradox preferred; experience with Paradox is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage and lead multiple medium to large projects, from planning and execution through post-implementation support.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues and provide innovative solutions.
- Deep understanding of IT processes, including recruiting, benefits, compensation, and payroll, and how they integrate with people tech systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across departments.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and translate technical concepts into user-friendly solutions.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $114,000.00–$160,500.00. You are also eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered may vary depending on skill level, experience, and/or education. Chipotle offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, vacation time, and much more. Visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/benefits for more details.WHO WE ARE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle has restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM
Chipotle Mexican Grill is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. As a people-first company rooted in values, our purpose extends beyond serving nutritious food using real ingredients. It means hiring world-class individuals and fostering a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. Please contact ADAaccommodations@chipotle.com if you need an accommodation due to a disability to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process. This email does not respond to non-accommodations related requests.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in workday analyst jobs across California.
- Proven hands-on Workday HCM or Financials configuration experience in a production environment
- Workday Pro certification in at least one functional module preferred by most California employers
- Bachelor's degree in information systems, human resources, finance, or a closely related field
- Experience supporting full-cycle Workday implementations or post-production optimization projects
- Strong analytical skills for translating business requirements into Workday system configurations
- Familiarity with Workday reporting tools including Report Writer, BIRT, or Prism Analytics
Workday Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a workday analyst in California?
California does not require a state-issued license to work as a workday analyst, so the path centers on earning a Workday Pro certification through Workday's official training program, which is the credential California employers consistently look for. Most hiring managers also expect a bachelor's degree in information systems, HR, or finance. Candidates who combine that certification with hands-on configuration experience in either HCM or Financials are best positioned for California roles.
Which companies hire workday analysts in California?
Employers hiring workday analysts in California right now include Ensign Services, Ramp, and nuro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major healthcare systems, and large technology companies creates sustained, year-round demand for Workday talent at multiple seniority levels.
Which California cities have the most workday analyst jobs?
Irvine, San Juan Capistrano, and San Francisco are the California cities with the most workday analyst openings, driven by the Bay Area's density of tech and biotech headquarters, Los Angeles's entertainment and media conglomerates with large HR operations, and San Diego's expanding life sciences and defense sectors, all of which run enterprise-scale Workday environments that require ongoing analyst support.
Are there remote workday analyst jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Workday analyst work is desk-based and system-driven, making it well-suited to remote arrangements. About 75% of workday analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how widely California employers have adopted flexible work policies for this role. Configuration, reporting, and integration work are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a workday analyst in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing Workday's foundational training and earning a Workday Pro certification, then targeting junior analyst or Workday administrator roles at California-based consulting firms or large healthcare systems like Kaiser Permanente that run internal training programs for new Workday staff. HR coordinator, payroll specialist, and HRIS assistant roles at California tech companies frequently serve as a lateral stepping stone, since those positions provide direct system exposure that hiring managers count as relevant experience.
Where can I find and apply to workday analyst jobs in California?
You can find and apply to workday analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and metro areas. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to each one.
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