HR Business Analyst – Workday HCM

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title HR Business Analyst Workday HCM Reports To Sr Manager Human Resources Direct Reports No Functional Unit Human Resources & Employee Engagement FLSA Status Exempt Position Type Full Time Office Location Charlotte or Denver THE COMPANY Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 70 GW of utility scale wind solar and natural gas generation projects across the US Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future Our Mission is that as North Americas premier independent power generator we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers opportunities to our employees sustainable returns to the families who invest in us and a better world to the next generation Corporate Offices in Denver New York and Charlotte we are where renewable meets reliable See wwwonwardenergycom for more information THE CHALLENGE The HR Business Analyst Workday HCM Focus is an early career HR professional who supports day to day people operations while serving as a trusted partner to managers and employees This role has a strong emphasis on Workday HCM administration optimization and data quality combined with foundational HR business partnering responsibilities This position is ideal for someone looking to grow into a senior HR Business Partner or HRIS role while gaining hand son experience across the employee lifecycle HR operations and system enabled HR processes THE RESPONSIBILITIES HR Business Partnering & Employee SupportServe as a first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR policies procedures and employee lifecycle questionsProvide guidance to managers on performance management processes including goal setting feedback and performance improvement plansSupport employee relations matters by gathering information documenting issues and escalating complex cases to senior HR leadershipPartner with leaders to support onboarding employee engagement and change initiatives at the team levelWorkday HCM Administration & OptimizationPartner with IT to ensureAdminister and maintain employee data in Workday HCM ensuring accuracy consistency and data integrityProcess employee lifecycle transactions in Workday including hires job changes compensation updates transfers and terminationsSupport Workday business processes related to onboarding performance cycles benefits events and organizational changesTroubleshoot basic Workday HCM issues and partner with HRIS Payroll or external vendors for resolution as neededAssist with the continuous improvement of Workday processes documentation and user guidanceLeave Administration & Compliance SupportSupport the administration of employee leave requests FMLA ADA STD LTD parental military and personal leave through WorkdayMaintain accurate and confidential documentation related to leave and accommodation requestsPartner with employees managers and vendors to ensure timely communication and compliance with company policies and applicable regulationsLead audits reporting and compliance reviews as neededCreate and automate custom reports as neededHR Operations & ReportingSupport HR reporting and analytics including headcount turnover and compliance related reportsAssist with required government reporting eg EEO1 ACA under the direction of senior HR leadershipPartner cross functionally with Payroll Benefits and Finance to ensure smooth downstream processing of HR transactionsSupport payroll review processes as a backup resource when neededAssist in the development and implementation of industry related projectsCollaborate with team members to achieve project goalsParticipate in meetings and provide input on project progressConduct research and analysis to support project initiativesPrepare reports and presentations as requiredTHE PROFILE TO SUCCEED Education & ExperienceBachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field preferred24 years of experience in an HR Generalist HR Operations HR Coordinator or similar roleWorkday HCM Certificate or equivalent highly preferredHands on experience using Workday HCMSkills & CompetenciesStrong knowledge and understanding of core HR practices employment laws and HR operationsStrong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracyComfortable navigating Workday HCM systems and explaining processes to managers and employeesStrong Microsoft Excel ProficiencyStrong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast paced environmentEffective written and verbal communication skillsCollaborative mindset with a desire to learn and grow in HR business partnering and HR systemsEagerness to learn and adapt in a fast paced and growing environment THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation Ability to sit stand and work at a computer for extended periodsAbility to communicate effectively in person by phone and via video conferenceOccasionally lift or carry materials up to 15 poundsTHE TEAM Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability adaptability collaboration and excellence At Onward Energy we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame THE WORK ENVIRONMENT The position functions in a smoke and vaping free professional office environment The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer phone and scannerphotocopier Noise levels will be moderate to high Job sites will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles small to large equipment materials communication equipment and tools People standing walking sitting signaling and talking Bells whistles and alarms THE TOTAL REWARDS Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation health life insurance and retirement savings benefits If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to Recruitingonwardenergycom EEO STATEMENT Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer FemalesMinorityVeteransDisabledSexual OrientationGender Identity Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice