HRIS Analyst (Workday)

A bit about us:

Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies? Genius Sports is at the epicentre of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties.  

We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team.

If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us. We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports.  

The role: HRIS Analyst (Workday)

Genius Sports is looking for a HRIS Analyst (Workday) to join the Business Systems team. You will play a key role supporting the People Operations team and the growing business! This is an exciting opportunity to join Genius Sports as we accelerate our growth and build strong foundations across our systems

Who you are 

• An experienced HCM Administrator/Analyst with a minimum of 4+ years' experience.  Workday HCM plus experience using some or all the following modules: Onboarding Core & Advanced Compensation, Time Off & Leave, Talent Management, Learning 

• Experienced working with Ticketing systems, such as Jira. 

• A strong communicator and able to build good relationships with colleagues in HR, Tech and across the business. 

• A good listener, with the ability accurately collect information to understand and assess your stakeholder’s requirements. 

• A multitasker, with experience working in a fast-paced environment with proven experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously 

• Experience with integrations, such as point to point connectors using Workday Web Services or Workday Integration Cloud embedded in Workday Studio. 

• Experience with data analysis, report writing and developing custom dashboards 

What you’ll bring 

• A strong attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity 

• An analytic mind  

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to resolve technical issues in a timely manner 

• Ability to drive process improvements and streamline workflows 

• Accountability, with the ability to prioritise your workload and provide timely updates through to completion. 

• A curious and creative mind, with an enthusiasm to learn & grow. 

• Familiarity with HR best practices and the strategic application of Workday to support business goals. 

What you’ll do 

• Serve as the Business Systems partner supporting HR areas in Workday, providing guidance on and expertise on system functionality and best practice 

• Serve as a consultative partner to business and HR leaders in service delivery 

• Design and maintain system configuration, such as Supervisory Orgs and Workteams, Cost Centers 

• Assist with Business Partner queries, e.g. corrections and rescinds 

• Assist with the testing, validation and implementation of business process changes  

• Work to meet expected business performance goals by providing full range of customer service 

• Provide input to HRIS Lead, Workday Team Members, and stakeholders as appropriate 

• Participate in scheduled and ad hoc training to improve policy and process acumen 

• Other projects and duties as may be required by business needs 

• Follow best practice principles in relation to system configuration 

• Create & maintain user guides and documentation. 

• Manage system upgrades. 

• Undertake other projects and duties as required by the business to support the ongoing development and optimization of Workday and HR processes. 

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities. 

The base salary range for this role is $115,000 – $150,000. There are a number of factors which affect what the specific pay offer would be for this role, including location, seniority, and relevant educational and working experience. This is base salary only – all full-time roles will also be eligible to take part in Genius benefits and some roles may be eligible to take part in a variable compensation plan. For more details on the compensation and benefits package, please get in touch with our Talent team.

How we work:

Genius will be returning to the office 4 days a week, and this will give you the opportunity to work collaboratively face-to-face with colleagues in our New York office. 

Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what’s achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organization and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses.  

Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender reassignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.