Workday Analyst
CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard-when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
Mattel is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Workday HRIS Consultant with expertise in Workday HCM, Compensation, and Security to support the design, configuration, enhancement, and ongoing administration of our global Workday platform. This role will partner closely with HR, Total Rewards, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that improve employee experience, ensure data integrity, and support organizational growth.
The ideal candidate will possess strong Workday functional expertise, problem-solving skills, and a passion for optimizing HR technology through continuous improvement and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Configuration & Administration
- Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday HCM, Compensation, and Security modules.
- Design and implement business process changes, condition rules, calculated fields, notifications, and security configurations.
- Support Workday releases, perform impact analysis, regression testing, and feature adoption.
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions aligned with best practices.
Compensation Management
- Support annual compensation planning cycles, merit processes, bonus programs, and compensation reviews.
- Configure compensation eligibility rules, compensation grades, plans, and related business processes.
- Partner with Total Rewards teams to implement compensation-related enhancements and process improvements.
- Troubleshoot compensation-related issues and provide timely resolutions.
Security Administration
- Configure and maintain domain and business process security policies.
- Manage role-based security assignments and perform periodic security audits.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, privacy regulations, and audit requirements.
- Support security reviews, segregation-of-duty controls, and risk mitigation initiatives.
Reporting & Data Management
- Develop, maintain, and enhance Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields.
- Ensure HR data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across Workday modules.
- Analyze workforce and compensation data to support business decision-making.
- Support internal and external audit requests through accurate reporting and documentation.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with HR, Payroll, Compensation, Talent, and IT teams to identify system enhancement opportunities.
- Provide functional guidance and recommendations based on Workday best practices.
- Support global HR initiatives, system implementations, and organizational changes.
- Deliver end-user support and training for Workday processes and functionality.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes through automation and system enhancements.
- Stay current with Workday releases and emerging HR technology trends.
- Participate in HR transformation and digitalization initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience
- 3-7 years of hands-on experience supporting Workday HCM implementations and production support environments.
- Proven experience configuring and administering:
- Workday Core HCM
- Workday Compensation
- Workday Security
- Experience supporting global HR operations and complex organizational structures.
- Experience with Workday business processes, condition rules, calculated fields, and security frameworks.
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of Workday security architecture, domains, business process security, and role assignments.
- Experience supporting merit, bonus, and compensation review cycles within Workday.
- Advanced reporting expertise using Workday Report Writer and calculated fields.
- Experience with EIBs, data loads, and mass data updates.
- Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis techniques.
- Exposure to HR technology automation and AI-enabled solutions.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Workday Pro or Workday Certification in HCM, Compensation, or Security.
- Experience supporting annual compensation planning cycles.
- Exposure to Workday Prism Analytics or People Analytics.
- Experience working in consumer products, retail, manufacturing, or global enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with Workday integrations, Studio, Core Connectors, and Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB).
- Knowledge of Agile project methodologies.
- Experience participating in Workday implementations, enhancement projects, or HR transformation initiatives.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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