People Technology Analyst - Workday

As a key member of the People Technology team, you will be instrumental in the continued expansion and deployment of Workday functionality. You will partner with Samsara's key stakeholders to implement streamlined operations processes and optimal technology solutions for our People Team programs. This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US.

• Support Workday configuration across multiple modules — HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Timecards, Absence/Leaves, Payroll — flexing priorities as business needs evolve
• Own security architecture: build and maintain organizational hierarchies, custom objects, and custom security roles across the platform
• Drive reporting: build and modify custom reports, ensuring reporting infrastructure scales as new modules and processes come online
• Lead cross-module projects — scope requirements, manage timelines, and coordinate testing across HR, Payroll, and other internal teams
• Triage and configure Workday enhancements or fixes across modules, pivoting focus based on shifting team priorities
• Review proposed system changes to identify opportunities for process improvement and reuse, driving efficiency across the organization
• Partner with People Operations teams to solidify and document business requirements for programs executed through Workday and other technologies
• Scope and prioritize incoming technology fixes and enhancements across the full Workday landscape

• 3+ years of professional experience working for fast-growing, global companies
• Broad Workday configuration experience spanning at least two of: HCM, Absence, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, or Payroll
• Experience in Workday security and organization configuration
• Strong reporting skills — custom report building and optimization
• Experience writing and completing test scenarios for system implementations and enhancements
• Experience supporting project planning, requirements gathering, testing, and launch across multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Ability to partner with developers in Workday Studio and Integrations, analyze processes, and troubleshoot integrations to vendors
• Familiar with Agile methodologies and prioritization
• Ability to prioritize workload and deliver enhancements or fixes on time without supervision, adapting quickly as module focus shifts
• High comfort with ambiguity and context-switching across modules based on team need

• Exposure to Absence, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Core HCM
• Previous leave administration or payroll processing experience
• Knowledge of employment compliance and legal best practices (e.g., FMLA, state-specific leave laws)
• Experience working with Jira, Zendesk, and other business applications integrating to

Annual base salary range: $82,110—$124,200 USD. Total rewards include base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles). Benefits include a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more.

Apply through the Samsara careers page for this role. For accommodations, email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com.