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Salary: USD 120,000 - 150,000 / annual
Skydio, the leading US autonomous drone company, is seeking a People Systems Analyst to optimize and scale its Workday HCM ecosystem. In this role, you'll serve as a functional contributor and configuration specialist, focusing on core operational modules including Payroll, Time Tracking, and Time Off & Absence, while maintaining foundational knowledge of the broader HCM suite.
Key responsibilities include:
- System Configuration & Optimization: Act as a functional administrator supporting Workday configuration with deep expertise in Payroll, Time Tracking, or Time Off & Absence modules, while collaborating on Core HCM, Benefits, Talent, and Advanced Compensation.
- Reporting & Analytics: Design, build, and maintain custom Workday reports and complex calculated fields to deliver actionable data insights to stakeholders across the organization.
- Data & Mass Loads: Own data integrity by managing mass data updates, tenant configuration changes, and business process improvements using Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Finance, Payroll, IT, and internal People teams to troubleshoot issues, gather requirements, and deploy system enhancements.
- Release & Regression Testing: Assist in evaluating, testing, and implementing Workday's bi-annual releases, new features, and ongoing system patches.
- Support & Collaboration: Provide tier-2 support for system bugs, configuration updates, and end-user training alongside the internal HRIS team.
Required qualifications: 3+ years of hands-on Workday administration experience with strong functional understanding of at least one key focus area (Payroll, Time Tracking, or Time Off & Absence). Strong general knowledge of Core HCM, Benefits, Talent & Performance, and Advanced Compensation. Proven experience building custom Workday reports, utilizing advanced calculated fields, and executing data loads via EIBs. Exceptional problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and passion for data integrity. Strong communication abilities to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Nice-to-haves include exposure to Workday Studio, Integrations, or Workday Extend, and experience in fast-paced, high-growth technology or manufacturing environments.
Skydio offers competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, comprehensive benefits packages including health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and 401(k) savings plans. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.
About Skydio
Defense / GovTech; Industrial — autonomous drones for defense, public safety, and enterprise.
