Application Analyst II – Workday Optimization

Responsibilities

• Define testing scope, strategy, and comprehensive test plans for complex, multi-tiered projects
• Lead testing initiatives for ERP applications and monitor execution using tools like Kainos
• Maintain data integrity across Workday ERP records and document defects via ticketing systems
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for automation and process improvements
• Support Workday releases, upgrades, and impact analysis for new features and enhancements
• Review HCM and Payroll audits to ensure data accuracy during payroll processing cycles
• Coordinate with IT and vendors to ensure data security and accuracy across system integrations
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Finance leadership to support operational and regulatory needs

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience working with HRIS or Workday
• Experience with Workday implementations or system optimization efforts
• Exposure to ERP systems and their role in supporting business operations
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on data integrity
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Kainos
• Background in healthcare or within large, complex organizations
• Certifications such as Workday HCM, Workday Payroll, or SHRM-CP/SCP

About the Company

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages, supported by innovative research and a dedication to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians.