Workday Analyst

Job Description:

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Solventum is seeking a highly motivated Workday Analyst to join our team and provide ongoing support for various Workday modules, including HCM Core, Recruiting and Compensation. The Workday Analyst will support 2 to 3 of the above modules and work closely with the US-based team to drive system initiatives, deliver improvements, and provide day-to-day support for Workday-related activities.

In this role, the analyst will be responsible for managing support tickets, resolving issues, assisting with system configurations, performing testing, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the optimal use of Workday functionality. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Workday, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work across time zones with the US team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Workday Recruiting:
  • Serve as the first point of contact for the US-based team, addressing Workday-related support tickets and providing timely resolutions for any system issues.
  • Configure and maintain Workday Recruiting processes such as job requisitions, candidate pipelines, interview scheduling, offer management and Onboarding
  • Strong experience resolving configuration and functional issues across recruiting and onboarding modules, as well as touchpoints with other modules.
  • Collaborate with HR and Talent Acquisition teams to optimize recruiting workflows
  • Ensure the integrity of data across modules by monitoring system performance, investigating discrepancies, and implementing solutions.
  • Document and track issues, solutions, and improvements to provide a knowledge base for future support.
  • Strong expertise in designing complex Workday calculated fields, with a solid understanding of business objects, data sources, and the appropriate placement of calculations.

• Workday Compensation:
  • Configure and maintain compensation plans, packages, eligibility rules, compensation grades and grade profiles, compensation basis and related reference data.
  • Support compensation transactions within staffing and worker lifecycle processes, including hire, change job, promotion and compensation change events.
  • Analyze compensation configuration issues, eligibility outcomes and process routing; recommend corrective actions and sustainable design improvements.
  • Collaborate with Compensation, HR and Payroll stakeholders to validate requirements, assess downstream impacts and support accurate, controlled deployment.
  • Support the execution of global compensation processes, including Annual Review Process, AIP and other compensation initiatives, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

• Collaboration with US-Based Team:
  • Work closely with the US-based Workday team to understand business requirements, provide technical expertise, and ensure system configurations are aligned with organizational goals.
  • Assist in the implementation and execution of new features, functionality, and module upgrades by following established processes.
  • Participate in cross-team meetings with the US team to align on priorities, project timelines, and best practices.

• Workday Configuration & System Maintenance:
  • Assist with the configuration and maintenance of Workday HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, and Reporting modules based on business needs.
  • Support system updates, testing, and deployment activities to ensure smooth transitions during Workday upgrades or new releases.
  • Ensure that workflows, business processes, and security roles are accurately configured to meet the needs of the business.

• Project Support & Initiative Execution:
  • Collaborate with the US-based team to drive global initiatives and provide support for ongoing projects, including process improvements and system enhancements.
  • Participate in system testing for new releases, changes, and enhancements, ensuring that all configurations meet business requirements.
  • Assist with documenting project requirements, processes, and procedures to ensure proper system utilization.

• Reporting & Data Analysis:
  • Develop and maintain Workday reports and dashboards to support HR, payroll, and business requirements.
  • Assist with extracting, validating, and analyzing data to support business decision-making and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with the reporting team to create custom reports or modify existing ones based on user feedback.

• Training & Knowledge Sharing:
  • Provide training and guidance to HR and business teams on Workday best practices, system functionality, and process improvements.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation on configurations, processes, and system changes to facilitate knowledge sharing across teams.

• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and suggest enhancements to increase system efficiency and user satisfaction.
  • Proactively address potential issues by analyzing trends, preparing solutions, and collaborating with the US team to resolve them.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Workday support or HRIS roles with exposure to multiple Workday modules.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Workday Expertise: Solid experience supporting multiple Workday modules (HCM Core, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Reporting).
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify system issues, resolve problems, and offer solutions.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Workday’s reporting tools, Calc Fields, security configuration, and business process configuration.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across different time zones.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities to address support tickets, improve system functionality, and handle system issues efficiently.
• Project Management: Experience supporting system upgrades, new functionality, and process improvements.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Workday Certifications: Workday certifications in relevant modules (e.g., Workday HCM Core, Workday Compensation, Workday Recruiting) are highly desirable.
• Global Workday Experience: Experience in supporting global Workday implementations or managing cross-country configurations.
• Reporting Expertise: Strong experience in creating and maintaining custom reports and dashboards in Workday.

Work location:

·       Hybrid

Domestic Travel: May include up to [20%]

Supporting Your Well-being 

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Diversity & Inclusion  

(*) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, civil status, disability, family status, or membership of the travelling community.  

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