Staff HR Technology Analyst
OpenGovUS | Illinois | Chicago$160k – $185kPosted 27 March 2026
Job Description
Staff HR Technology Analyst
OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com http://OpenGov.com.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Staff HR Technology Analyst is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining OpenGov’s Workday system, as well as other HR tools and systems that support the collection, access, and use of employee data for business planning and operational activities. The role supports a broad range of HR functions, including manager and employee self-service, compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, talent management, payroll, time tracking, absence management, reporting, and system security.
This role serves as a primary Workday expert and system owner, partnering across HR, Finance, IT, and Legal, to evaluate business needs, design scalable solutions, and deliver a seamless employee experience. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on — comfortable configuring Workday, building complex reports, managing integrations, and leading cross-functional projects that advance OpenGov’s people technology ecosystem.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Workday and HR Technology System Administration
- Serve as a primary Workday system owner and subject matter expert, responsible for administration, support, maintenance, and configuration
- Regularly evaluate and improve HR technology processes ensuring alignment with best practices and business needs
- Stay current on Workday releases, HR technology trends, and emerging best practices, bringing forward recommendations for improvement or automation.
- Business Partnership and Solution Design
- Partner with cross-functional teams and system stakeholders to evaluate business needs and recommend system-based solutions
- Consult with client groups to identify system gaps and opportunities, addressed through configuration changes, feature activation, and deployment of new modules
- Project and Change Delivery
- Lead HR technology projects by facilitating alignment meetings, providing regular stakeholder communication, and managing timelines and deliverables
- Coordinate release communications, testing cycles, and change management activities in partnership with HR, IT, and business stakeholders
- Provide functional support for system integrations to ensure successful execution and ongoing reliability
- Reporting, Data, and Integrations
- Design, develop, and deploy reports, dashboards, data extracts, and system interfaces to support business and strategic needs
- Documentation and Enablement
- Maintain documentation of functional requirements, system configurations, business processes and specifications
- Develop and deliver training and enablement materials to help end users understand and maximize system functionality
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- 8 to 12 years of Human Resources technology experience with strong functional and technical depth
- HR Technology and Systems Expertise
- 2+ years of hands-on Workday system administration and configuration experience; experience deploying Workday preferred
- Highly experienced supporting Workday across multiple functional areas, including ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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