Senior People Systems Analyst

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.</p> <p>We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.</p> <p>To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.</p> <p>Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.</p> <p>If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.</p></div><p><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></p> <p>Braze is in the midst of an exciting evolution of our HR technology ecosystem, and we’re looking for a Senior People Systems Analyst to help lead the charge. Sitting within the People Operations team and reporting to the Manager of People Systems, this role plays a critical part in optimizing our global HR systems, primarily Workday, and driving forward our people data strategy. You’ll be hands-on with system configuration, lead key projects, and partner cross-functionally to deliver smart, scalable solutions that support a growing global workforce. </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with People Systems Analysts to enhance and optimize Workday functionality and implement solutions that improve usability and adoption</li> <li>Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, propose scalable system solutions, and lead the end-to-end implementation process</li> <li>Configure and maintain Workday modules, including Business Processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and security groups</li> <li>Build and maintain advanced Workday reports and dashboards, enabling data-driven decisions across the People team and broader organization</li> <li>Monitor and improve existing Business Processes and design new ones to support evolving business needs</li> <li>Participate actively in the Workday Community and stay current on new features and best practices</li> <li>Document system configurations and maintain SOPs, training materials, and end-user guides</li> <li>Lead and support key initiatives, including system audits, integration reviews, and Workday bi-annual release testing and deployment</li> <li>Collaborate with external vendors and internal partners to manage integrations, data quality, and system access management</li> </ul> <p><strong>WHO YOU ARE</strong></p> <p>You’re a detail-obsessed systems thinker with a passion for people tech. You know how to break down complex challenges, design scalable solutions, and translate business needs into thoughtful configuration. You’re as comfortable in a Workday sandbox as you are partnering with stakeholders or presenting data-driven insights. You’re looking to make a tangible impact in a fast-moving environment with a team that values curiosity, clarity, and continuous improvement. </p> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>3 to 5 years of experience in People Systems or HR Operations, with 2 to 3 years of direct Workday configuration experience</li> <li>Hands-on experience with Workday HCM, Talent, and Absence modules</li> <li>Bonus points for experience with Time Tracking, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, or Payroll</li> <li>Expertise in Workday Business Process configuration and report building, including calculated fields and dashboards</li> <li>Proven ability to analyze business requirements and ... (truncated, view full listing at source)