Principal HRIS Analyst

Cadence Design Systems
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 129,500 - 240,500 annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical and problem-solving","Communication","Stakeholder management","Mentoring"]

Lead advanced Workday HRIS configuration with a focus on Workday Advanced Compensation. Design, configure, test, and deploy compensation plans and related business processes, troubleshoot complex issues, and partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders to translate compensation strategy into scalable Workday solutions. Own solution design across core HCM, absence, time tracking, recruiting, and integrations; build advanced reports, ensure Workday security and compliance, and support global deployment for China and India.

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Cadence Design Systems
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Principal HRIS Analyst

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Job Summary

Lead advanced Workday HRIS configuration with a focus on Workday Advanced Compensation. Design, configure, test, and deploy compensation plans and related business processes, troubleshoot complex issues, and partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders to translate compensation strategy into scalable Workday solutions. Own solution design across core HCM, absence, time tracking, recruiting, and integrations; build advanced reports, ensure Workday security and compliance, and support global deployment for China and India.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as the primary configuration lead for Workday Advanced Compensation, including design, configuration, testing, and deployment of compensation plans and related business processes.
  • •Lead configuration across Workday modules (Core HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, LOA, Advanced Compensation, Learning, Recruiting) and related integrations.
  • •Drive end-to-end delivery of Workday enhancements and new functionality, including planning, testing, deployment, and governance documentation.
  • •Integrate and enable AI-driven features using Workday Skills Cloud and Workday Assistant, championing responsible AI practices and compliance.
  • •Develop advanced Workday reports/dashboards and ensure Workday security configuration, role-based access, and global deployment/localization for China and India.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 129,500 - 240,500 annually
Perks:Paid LeavePaid Holidays401kHealth InsuranceDentalVision

Key Requirements

  • •Expert-level, hands-on configuration experience in Workday Advanced Compensation (strategic oversight alone is not sufficient).
  • •10+ years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience, including Advanced Compensation, Absence, and Time Management.
  • •Proven track record in business process design, global deployments, and integrations.
  • •Deep knowledge of Workday modules (Core HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation), including security, reporting, and calculated fields.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Information Systems, or related field; Workday HCM and/or Integration certification preferred.
Experience:WorkdayHRISGlobal deployments
Education:Bachelor's in HR Management, Information Systems, or related field
Skills:Analytical and problem-solvingCommunicationStakeholder managementMentoring
Certifications:Workday HCMIntegration certification
Tech Stack:WorkdayWorkday Advanced CompensationWorkday Skills CloudWorkday AssistantCore HCMAbsenceTime TrackingLOALearningRecruitingBusiness Process FrameworkCalculated fieldsWorkday ReportsDashboardsSecurity frameworksStudioEIBCore ConnectorsPECIPICOF

Company Brief

Cadence Design Systems
Provides electronic design automation (EDA) software, IP, and services for semiconductor and systems companies to design, verify, and implement integrated circuits, systems-on-chip, and electronic systems across industries including communications, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Industry: Developer Tools
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 1988
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