Principal HRIS Workday Analyst

Post Date

May 05, 2026

Location

Bloomington,
Minnesota

ZIP/Postal Code

55431
US
Jul 12, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Business Analyst (BA)

Req #

MSP-f20b5432-06f6-4d67-8889-9a7423b328f9

Pay Rate

$103k - $134k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Principal HRIS Workday Analyst to join a local manufacturing client. In this role, you will partner with a global HRIS organization to lead and enhance the Workday Workforce Management ecosystem. This position is fully focused on Workday, with primary ownership of Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Workforce Scheduling within a complex, global environment. As a senior subject matter expert, you will collaborate closely with analysts and cross-functional teams to design, implement, optimize, and support Workday solutions. Your work will ensure accurate time, attendance, and absence processing while streamlining business processes and improving the overall employee experience. This role requires a hybrid schedule based out of the Bloomington, MN office.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience
- 3+ years of implementation and configuration experience in Workday Time Tracking and Absence Management (Workday Workforce Management)
- Experience working with DormaKaba, Oloid Clocks, or other comparable products (NoahFace, ZKTeco, GT Clocks, - CloudApper, Jibble, Buddy Punch, Deputy)
- 1+ year of experience with Workday Core HCM
- 2+ years of advanced Workday reporting experience
- 2+ years of advanced Workday reporting experience
- Manufacturing/Global Manufacturing industry experience supporting multiple locations

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Experience supporting Workday in large, global, and highly complex organizations
- Demonstrated success improving operational processes and driving system efficiency
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to independently analyze and resolve complex issues in ambiguous situations
- Strong customer service mindset with a focus on delivering an excellent employee experience
- Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Experience prioritizing and managing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.