Senior Workday Learning Analyst

Sr. Workday Learning Analyst

Location: Houston, TX - Need to be onsite 5 days a week.

Our client is preparing for a global Workday HCM implementation and seeking an experienced Senior Workday Learning Analyst to join their team. This individual will play a critical role in configuring, optimizing, and integrating Workday Learning and Talent modules to support a multinational, compliance-driven HR environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep functional expertise in Workday Learning and Talent, with hands-on experience in migrating from legacy LMS/Talent systems, managing configuration and BPs, and supporting full-cycle implementations. This is a hands-on, functional role that works closely with HR, Payroll, and IT to enhance system functionality, maintain compliance with local labor and timekeeping laws, and scale operations globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Workday Learning subject matter expert, providing functional and technical support for configuration, testing, and issue resolution.
• Partner with HR, Talent, and Learning teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Configure, maintain, and enhance Learning curricula, courses, programs, and campaigns within Workday.
• Manage Learning assignments, security, and audience targeting for global employee populations.
• Support integrations with external content providers (e.g., LinkedIn Learning, Skillsoft, etc.).
• Collaborate with the Talent team to align Learning and Talent processes, including development plans, career growth, and performance enablement.
• Develop and maintain Workday reports and dashboards to track learning engagement and completion metrics.
• Participate in Workday releases and testing, evaluating and implementing new functionality as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues with internal IT and Workday support.
• Deliver user training and documentation to promote adoption and effective system use.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend best practices for Learning and Talent processes.

Requirements

• Extensive, hands-on Workday Learning experience (configuration, BPs, requirements gathering, testing, and reporting).
• Strong Workday Talent experience and understanding of how it integrates with Learning.
• 3+ full lifecycle Workday Learning implementations, ideally within large or global organizations.
• Proven success leading or supporting LMS-to-Workday Learning migrations, including data mapping, testing, and go-live readiness.
• Experience configuring and maintaining Learning courses, programs, campaigns, audiences, and security.
• Familiarity with Workday Talent components such as performance, succession, and career development.
• Experience supporting Workday Learning integrations with external content vendors.
• Proficiency with Workday reporting tools (Advanced Reports, Calculated Fields, Dashboards).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead design sessions, manage project plans, and deliver results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Self-starter with strong collaboration skills and stakeholder management experience.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8–10 years of hands-on Workday HCM experience, specializing in Learning and Talent.
• 7+ years in Workday consulting or SME roles on mid-to-large-scale HRIS projects.
• Excellent communication, project management, and issue resolution skills.

Relocation assistance available