Senior Workday Configuration and HRIS Analyst

Company DescriptionAbout Silvaco, Inc. For over four decades, Silvaco, based in Silicon Valley, California and with global locations around the world has solved semiconductor design challenges by offering affordable and competitive TCAD (Technology Computer Aided Design) software, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software, proven design IP (intellectual property), and world class support to engineers and researchers across the globe. Silvaco solutions span from atoms to systems: starting with simulation of material behavior impacting semiconductor devices, to design and analysis of transistor circuits, and lastly providing IP blocks for systems-on-chip (SoC) designs. Our solutions are deployed in production flows across broad industry segments such as leading display companies, automotive OEM suppliers, and top Memory, 5G, and IoT (internet of things) providers. Job DescriptionThe Senior Workday Configuration and HRIS Analyst is the person who makes sure our People systems work the way they should: accurate, efficient, and easy for employees to use. Youll spend part of your time ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly and part of your time improving on status quo: building new workflows, cleaning up data, and finding ways to make processes less manual and more scalable. Were looking for a Workday HR Analyst who can help us with employee inquiries, implementations, systems builds, and integrations - someone who can take business needs, translate them into system requirements, and deliver solutions that work. Under direction from the Senior Director, HRIS, youll partner with cross-functional teams to bring new tools online, test changes, and make sure our systems talk to each other the way they should. You will work with partners to solve problems, and guide the rollout of new functionality. Youll train users, create documentation, and keep a close eye on data integrity so our team can make good decisions based on reliable information. Translate business needs into system requirements and deliver clean, scalable solutions that improve how we work. Build and maintain integrations between Workday, ATS, compensation and payroll tools, to create smooth, accurate data flow across the company. Identify manual, error-prone processes and lead automation projects that reduce administrative work and improve data accuracy. Own change management for system updates and new technology implementations by creating rollout plans, communications, and training that ensure a smooth transition and strong adoption. Conduct regular system audits, reconciliations, and testing to maintain accurate, compliant, and secure People data. Maintain clear documentation of system configurations, workflows, and policies so they are easy to reference and update as we grow. Stay current on product releases, patches, and industry best practices, proactively recommending opportunities to improve system performance and internal workflows.HRIS Management and Technical Support Act as an administrator for Workday, including data entry and data maintenance. Troubleshoot issues promptly, document resolutions, and implement preventative measures to avoid repeat problems. Build and maintain Workday dashboards and reports that give the People team, Finance, and leadership clear, actionable insights on headcount, hiring, attrition, compensation, and more. Provide expert support and training to People team members and managers, ensuring they are confident using systems and have what they need to be successful. Maintain the library of job aids, process documentation, and knowledge base articles to enable self-service.Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate with IT, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and Data teams to ensure People systems integrate seamlessly with company infrastructure and support business goals. Partner with People leadership to prioritize system enhancements and technology investments that enable us to scale effectively. Work with cross-functional partners to identify process gaps, test solutions, and implement improvements that make systems more efficient and user-friendly.QualificationsRequired Qualifications 5+ years of experience in IT or HR technology roles, ideally in a high-growth or rapidly changing environment. 5+ years hands-on experience with Workday HCM including with configuration, maintenance, integration, and end-to-end implementations. -Experience working in a Matrixed environment and/or a multi-national company. Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with structured data, including building reports and dashboards. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity .