Principal Workday, People, Analytics and Insights Advisor

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Join a mission‑driven healthcare system where your analytical expertise helps strengthen our workforce and support exceptional patient care. We’re seeking a seasoned Workday People Analytics professional who blends strategic insight with hands‑on technical capability. In this role, you’ll transform complex data into clear, actionable insights and partner with leaders across the system to enhance workforce planning and talent strategies. If you’re passionate about using data to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, this is your opportunity to lead the way

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Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with leadership to develop a comprehensive Workday People Analytics strategy aligned with the organization's business objectives.
• Establishes and maintains robust data governance policies to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to identify data needs and opportunities for analytics-driven improvements.
• Defines key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with HR leadership, then monitor to measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives and programs.
• Stays informed of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend and implement advanced Workday reporting and analytics tools and solutions.
• Creates and delivers insightful reports and visualizations to senior leadership, providing clear and actionable recommendations.
• Plans and reports on analytics projects, by collaborating with HR and operational leadership, and in cooperation and connection with technology team members to ensure delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Proficiency in Workday HCM, Workday Reporting tools, Power BI, Microsoft SQL Server, Workday Prism, and/or Workday People Analytics.
• Interprets complex data sets and provides actionable insights.
• Understands HR processes, workforce planning, talent management, and relevant regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience or education

EXPERIENCE

• Five years' experience

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday HCM and Workday reporting tools (Advanced, Composite, Matrix, People Analytics, Prism).
• Strong skills in Power BI, SQL, and data modeling.
• Proven experience developing KPIs, dashboards, and actionable HR insights.
• Solid understanding of HR processes, workforce planning, and talent management.
• Experience applying data governance, quality standards, and compliance practices.
• Skilled at communicating insights to senior leadership in a clear, business-friendly manner.
• Demonstrated integrity, authenticity, and verified technical capability.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.

• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

• None

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Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.