HRIS Workday Configuration Analyst, Senior

Job Posting End Date

06-22-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

** No sponsorship will be offered for this role.

The HRIS Analyst will assist in the maintenance and support of the Workday HRIS, including system updates and configurations. This role involves troubleshooting and resolving technical support The HRIS Analyst will assist in the maintenance and support of the Workday HRIS, including system updates and configurations. This role involves troubleshooting and resolving technical support tickets, generating and analyzing HR reports to provide insights for decision-making, and participating in user training sessions to support end-users. Additionally, the HRIS Analyst will maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Configure and customize Workday to align with the organization’s evolving needs and business requirements.
• Identify enhancement opportunities and assess impacts on downstream systems.
• Evaluate, build, and maintain various Workday modules
• Support ad-hoc reporting requests across the organization.
• Manage a diverse and fluid workload commonly including multiple assignments and variable deadlines.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or Human Resources; Or Associate’s degree; Or HS diploma/GED with 7 years of relevant work experience.

Experience:

• 4 years minimum, 5+ years preferred experience with Workday application support, process configuration, HR data maintenance. Ideally HR Business Process acumen in 2-3 HR functional areas (Core HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, T&L, Compensation, or Learning. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and prioritization skills. Effective communication and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Workday Pro certification(s) preferred.

Nice-to-have:

• Integrations experience.
• Reporting tools (EIB, BIRT/Calculated Fields).
• Data privacy/compliance knowledge.

Where You'll Work:

• On-Site in the AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH or Tulsa, OK

What You'll Get:

• Base salary

• Annual bonus

• Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$87,633.00 - $128,688.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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