Temporary Workday Analyst - Berkley

"Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence."

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.

Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.

Today, the Berkley brand comprises more than 60+ businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman, founder, and largest shareholder, William. R. Berkley, and our President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W. R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

This position is responsible for system administration and maintenance, day-to-day support as well as reporting, analytics, and data quality. The HRIS Analyst serves as a Workday technical subject matter expert and point-of-contact for the HR system. This position supports the rollout and testing of Workday releases, upgrades and enhancements. This role is also responsible for documentation of system processes and procedures and assists in the training of end-users across the organization.

• System Maintenance
o Troubleshoot, investigate and resolve system/data issues
o Audit the HRIS system to maintain the system and provide data integrity
o Maintain and update system configurations, setup tables, business processes, simple integrations and mass load data (e.g. EIB)
o Document and maintain HRIS procedures, user documentation and system updates

• Provide System Support
o Go-to subject matter expert for the HRIS
o Support continuous improvement projects, such as improving Workday processes, workflows, integrations and data security
o Work with internal HR team members to provide coaching, troubleshooting, instruction and guidance on the use of the HRIS system

• Improve System Efficiency
o Assist to define, configure, test and implement system enhancements
o Key team member to test Workday system for implementations, upgrades or process changes, using standard methods for testing, documentation and change management
o Monitor upcoming product releases – review release notes, asses new features and understand the impacts to business processes and basic changes in functionality
o Recommend projects and process improvements to streamline internal business processes

• Analyze and Report HRIS Data
o Create and maintain standard and custom Workday reports, apps and dashboards
o Generate ad-hoc reports and queries
o Provide accurate and timely reporting

• Training
o Develop, design and maintain system training documentation
o Prepare material and facilitate training for system related releases and enhancements
o Assist in training users on updated functionality

• Minimum of 2-3 years Workday HRIS experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to consistently provide accurate data
• Possesses strong work ethic for working with and maintaining confidential information
• Advanced Microsoft Excel expertise (functions, pivot tables)
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to collaborate with various team members, internal and external to the HR department
• Solid project, organization and time management skills
• Independent worker, ability to take initiative and prioritize
• Ability to consistently and effectively communicate in written and verbal form, information that is relevant to the end user and HR team

Education Requirement

Bachelors’ degree or equivalent work experience