Analyst, People Systems & Analytics
A Career at HARMAN As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day. A Career at HARMAN Automotive We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career. Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
About the Role
The HARMAN People Enablement team is seeking a Lead Analyst to own, operate, and continuously evolve our global Workday HCM ecosystem, including Core HCM, Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Recruiting. This role will play a critical part in driving platform excellence, scalability, and compliance, while partnering closely with HR, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact initiatives that support HARMAN’s global growth.
What You Will Do
Own end-to-end configuration, optimization, and operational support of Workday modules (HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Recruiting) across global regions, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements. Lead and support Workday enhancement initiatives and large-scale cross-functional projects, improving system accuracy, auditability, compliance, and user experience. Drive the implementation, enhancement, and adoption of ServiceNow capabilities related to HR Service Management and Employee Center, including evaluation and enablement of AI-driven features. Partner with People, Places, IT, and HR leadership to gather requirements, design scalable solutions, prioritize initiatives, and ensure successful delivery. Identify operational inefficiencies, system interdependencies, and process gaps, recommending technical and procedural improvements to meet business objectives. Support multi-quarter HR technology roadmaps, contributing to best practices, documentation, onboarding, and mentoring of team members. Proactively identify and escalate risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery impacts to HRIS leadership and project sponsors. Partner with stakeholders to define test strategies, scenarios, and scripts, and execute system and end-to-end testing in preparation for UAT. Support and manage Workday bi-annual releases, including impact analysis, testing coordination, and communication. What You Need to Be Successful 4+ years of hands-on HRIS experience configuring and supporting Workday HCM, including Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Recruiting. Strong understanding of ServiceNow UX capabilities, including Employee Center, mobile experience, and familiarity with AI-enabled features such as Predictive Intelligence, Now Assist, and automation tools. Deep knowledge of Workday configuration, business process frameworks, data flows, integrations, and global compliance requirements. Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into scalable system solutions, distinguishing true requirements from user requests. Proven experience leading and delivering high-impact HR technology initiatives, with strong project management and stakeholder management skills. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global, and matrixed environment. Experience partnering with business leaders, and end users to gather requirements, analyze needs, and translate them into scalable technical solutions. Commitment to transparency, and continuous learning; able to learn new systems. Hungry for AI or automations. Ability to maintain personal and confidential information. Bonus Points if You Have Working knowledge of all Workday systems (e.g. Core HCM, Payroll, Talent Management, etc.) High proficiency in making decisions and proposing quality solutions and answers to issues by conducting research, gathering extensive data, and working with configuration team for solutions What Makes You Eligible Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestic and international travel. Be willing to work in hybrid or remote environment in Mexico. Successfully completing a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
What We Offer
Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.) Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University Competitive wellness benefits Tuition reimbursement “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development #LI-EB1 HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Apply To This Job