Lead Hris Analyst - Workday

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Our Approach to Work

We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

Your Career

We are hiring a HRIS Workday Consultant with validated experience with Workday HCM.  You will be part of a growing and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects as we continue to grow. In this role, you will partner with the People Team, IT and internal partners to analyze current practices, lead the implementation of new functionality, and enhance processes by using new and existing technology.

As a member of the People Technology team, you will be part of an elite team supporting Palo Alto Networks' People Team strategy, and providing global Human Capital Management systems to all People Team functions.

This role requires a critical thinker who creates creative solutions and can execute tactically while maintaining a view to long-term goals and company objectives.

Your Impact

• Lead the ongoing design and implementation of new functionality in Workday - from creative enhancements to the roll-out of end-to-end automation initiatives
• Demonstrate your continuous improvement and innovative mindset to identify, recommend, and improve current systems and processes
• Implement upgrades and enhancements, lead testing and data validation, and ensure that overall system performance is aligned with business objectives
• Work closely with COE Leads, functional leads, managers and technical teams to gather requirements, recommend, design and implement solutions, and ensure user ease of adoption

Your Experience

• 8+ years of strong hands-on experience delivering Workday solutions through all stages of the delivery lifecycle - Bachelor's degree required or equivalent military experience required
• Former Workday implementer certified or Pro certified in Core HCM, Core Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Advanced Reporting
• Expert level proficiency in Workday HCM, Compensation (Advanced), Absence Management, Talent and Performance and  Reporting
• Expertise in Global Workday experience
• Skilled at working with cross-functional/ regional teams to understand and address functional and data-related requirements
• Ability to influence adoption of the optimal approach at all levels and drive the seamless delivery of projects through strong project management capabilities
• Proven ability to build great relationships and convey and debate design rationale - Emphasis on thought partnership and collaboration
• Solid knowledge of HR systems structure, functions and processes - Sound understanding of interdependencies between various systems and downstream impacts
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a global, dynamic environment - adopting an iterative design process - we move fast, we listen, and we adapt, quickly incorporating feedback and collaborating relentlessly
• Workday Pro certification preferred
• Local SF bay area candidates will need to be in office 3 days/ week

The Team

At Palo Alto Networks, our people and our culture are our greatest assets. Our People team is at the forefront of rethinking and redefining every aspect of employee experience at the company and disrupting the industry. Technology is a huge enabler to scale these efforts and integral to how the company experiences our culture.

You will be part of a growing, passionate, and dynamic team with an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects - centered on what we believe is one of the most significant mission statements in the world. We also strive to be the most people-centric company ever! That means we're constantly working to make your experience amazing, and you are part of the team breaking boundaries of what the workplace can be!

Our Commitment

We're trailblazers who dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: We can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $115,600/yr to $187,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.