Principal HRIS Analyst

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Key Responsibilities: Advanced Compensation Ownership Serve as the primary configuration lead for Workday Advanced Compensation. Design, configure, test, and deploy compensation plans, eligibility rules, compensation grades, bonus programs, merit cycles, stock programs, and related business processes. Troubleshoot complex compensation configuration issues and provide expert-level guidance on compensation design and system capabilities. Partner with Compensation, HR, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders to translate compensation strategy into scalable Workday solutions. Solution Design & Configuration Lead configuration of Workday modules: Core HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, LOA, Advanced Compensation, Learning, Recruiting, and related integrations. Design and optimize business processes using Workday’s Business Process Framework, ensuring global scalability and local compliance. Implement calculated fields, condition rules, eligibility rules, and security frameworks. Program & Project Management Drive end-to-end delivery of Workday enhancements and new functionality, including planning, testing, and deployment. Manage cross-functional projects involving HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams. Establish governance standards and maintain process documentation. [... source excerpt omitted ...] with Absence and Time Tracking. AI Governance Champion AI-enabled HR processes and automation strategies aligned with organizational AI governance standards. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience: Must possess expert-level hands-on configuration experience in Workday Advanced Compensation. Strategic oversight alone is not sufficient for this role 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. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of Workday modules: Core HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation. Strong understa [... source excerpt omitted ...] fication preferred. Preferred Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Knowledge of compliance requirements in Globally for HR processes. Ability to mentor HRIS analysts and lead cross-functional teams across HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT. The annual salary range for California is $129,500 to $240,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualific