Workday Analyst

Job Title: Workday Systems Analyst - Core HCM & Talent
Job Location: US Trimble Sites (Dayton, OH - Minneapolis, MN - Westminster, CO - Portland, OR)
Our Department: People Experience (PX)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Workday Systems Analyst, focusing on Core HCM & Talent, to join our talented team at Trimble. This role will play a critical role in optimizing and supporting Trimble's Workday ecosystem, focusing on Core HCM, Talent Management, and connected processes across the employee lifecycle. The role will blend technical Workday expertise with cross-functional partnership to deliver enhancements, drive automation, and improve the overall People Experience (PX).

This individual will work closely with PX, COE, and business leaders to configure, maintain, and continuously improve Workday functionality, ensuring the system evolves in alignment with organizational needs, global workforce changes, and user expectations.

What You Will Do

System Optimization & Configuration

• Own and maintain Workday Core HCM and Talent modules, including job architecture, position management, organizations, staffing models, talent reviews, succession, and performance.

• Configure and deploy new functionality, enhancements, and business processes aligned with PX strategies and best practices.

• Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, and resolve user inquiries through PX service channels.

• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and improved user experience within Workday.

Project Support & Enhancements

• Support the Workday technology roadmap by partnering on system enhancements and large-scale initiatives, such as annual programs (e.g., performance reviews, talent calibration).

• Translate business requirements into scalable and user-friendly Workday configurations, collaborating with the Workday Systems team and cross-functional partners.

• Participate in Workday release testing and ensure features are reviewed, tested, and adopted appropriately across relevant modules.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with PX Centers of Excellence (COEs), Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition to ensure Core HCM and Talent systems support strategic priorities.

• Partner with HRIT, IT, IS, and security teams to maintain data integrity, system integrations, and compliance with global standards.

• Provide support and guidance to Workday users, including HR partners and managers, by developing documentation, delivering training, and addressing system-related questions.
  

Reporting & Data Governance

• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and discovery boards to support data-driven decisions in talent and workforce planning.

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance in collaboration with People Analytics and HR Operations teams.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Stay current on Workday functionality, roadmap updates, and best practices related to Core HCM and Talent.

• Recommend and implement process improvements, focusing on scalability, usability, and automation.

• Proactively explore ways Workday can better support the employee experience and productivity across the global organization.

What Skills & Experience You Should Have

• 2+ years of Workday experience, with deep functional knowledge of Core HCM and Talent modules. Experience supporting a global organization is preferred.

• Proficient in Workday configuration, reporting, and business process frameworks. Familiarity with security roles, calculated fields, and condition rules.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Workday certifications in Core HCM or Talent modules are a plus.

Trimble's Inclusiveness Commitment

We believe in celebrating our differences. That is why our diversity is our strength. To us, that means actively participating in opportunities to be inclusive. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have guided our current success while also moving our desire to improve. We actively seek to add members to our community who represent our customers and the places we live and work.

We have programs in place to make sure our people are seen, heard, and welcomed and most importantly that they know they belong, no matter who they are or where they are coming from.

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Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Bonus Eligible?

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Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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