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Workday Analyst

JBT Marel · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a report or dashboard that changed a decision someone made.

What they are checking: Whether their work produces insight that people use, not just output.

Tell me about a time a Workday update broke something you had built.

What they are checking: Whether they test and maintain reports through Workday's regular release changes.

What would you do

A manager asks for headcount by department and the number doesn't match finance's count. How do you work it out?

What they are checking: Whether they dig into definitions and data sources instead of just defending their report.

A stakeholder asks for a report but can't clearly describe what they want. How do you get to the real question?

What they are checking: Whether they translate business questions into reporting requirements, as the posting describes.

How would you clean up a tenant with hundreds of old, duplicate custom reports?

What they are checking: Whether they think about governance and keeping reporting scalable.

About the work

When would you use an advanced report versus a matrix or composite report in Workday?

What they are checking: Whether they know the report types well enough to pick the right one for a business question.

Walk me through a calculated field you built and what problem it solved.

What they are checking: Whether they have real hands-on experience with calculated fields, a core skill for the role.

How do you make sure a report shows only the data each user is allowed to see?

What they are checking: Whether they understand Workday security and the sensitivity of HR data.

Have you used Workday Prism or Discovery Boards? What did you build?

What they are checking: Whether they can work with the analytics tools the posting lists beyond standard reports.

How do you decide whether a question belongs in Workday reporting or in Power BI?

What they are checking: Whether they can choose the right platform based on data sources, audience and refresh needs.

How could tools like Copilot or Databricks help the HR analytics team, and what are the risks?

What they are checking: Whether they see practical uses for AI tools while protecting sensitive employee data.

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The full job description

As published by JBT Marel.

At JBT Marel, what we do matters , we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation. You will report to Vice President, HR Operations . Opportunity JBT Marel is looking for a report Analyst. You will designs, builds, and maintains reporting and analytics solutions that provides JBT Marel organization insights on all HR related data and supports decision making across the company. This role owns Workday reporting as its primary focus including custom reports, calculated fields, dashboards, and Workday Prism/Discovery Boards while also contributing to broader analytics initiatives using Power BI, and AI-assisted tools such as Copilot and Data Bricks. The ideal candidate translates business questions from stakeholders into accurate, scalable, and well-governed reporting solutions, and helps the team modernize how HR data is accessed and consumed. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain Workday custom reports (advanced, matrix, composite) using calculated fields, business objects, and report groups. • Develop and maintain Workday dashboards and Discovery Boards for HR leadership, HRBPs, and operational teams. • Design, develop, maintain, and optimize Workday BIRT reports to support HR, payroll, and workforce analytics needs, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of actionable insights to business stakeholders. • Partner with Workday HCM governance, business, and functional teams (Recruiting, Time, Absence, Payroll, Talent, Compensation) to ensure reporting aligns with data and change control standards. • Build and support reporting/data pipelines in Power BI, connecting to Workday and other HR data sources for cross-functional dashboards. • Leverage other sources for data preparation, transformation, and larger-scale or cross-system reporting needs beyond native Workday capabilities. • Use Copilot and other AI-assisted tools to accelerate report development, documentation, and data quality checks, in line with data governance and security requirements. • Translate ambiguous business requests into clear reporting requirements, mock-ups, and delivery timelines. • Perform data validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis when reports or dashboards produce unexpected results. • Maintain documentation for report logic, data lineage, and refresh schedules to support audit and SOX compliance needs. • Support ad hoc and recurring reporting requests tied to headcount, turnover, compensation, and other core HR metrics. • Identify opportunities to consolidate, standardize, automate, or retire redundant reports across tools. Required Qualifications • 5+ years of experience building reports in Workday (custom reports, calculated fields, dashboards); Workday Report Writer certification preferred. • Working proficiency in Power BI, including data modeling and dashboard design. • Exposure to Databricks or similar cloud data platforms (SQL, notebooks, or pipeline concepts). • Comfort using AI-assisted tools (e.g., Copilot) for report development and documentation. • Strong SQL skills and general data literacy across relational data structures. • Experience working with HR or people data and an understanding of common HR metrics. • Strong attention to detail, particularly around data accuracy, security, and compliance (SOX or similar controls experience a plus). • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical HR stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Workday Prism Analytics. • Familiarity with HR shared services / Global People Services operating models. • Experience supporting multi-region or global HR reporting requirements. • Background in change control or data governance frameworks. What Success Looks Like In the first six months, the Report Analyst becomes a trusted owner of core Workday reporting, reduces turnaround time on standard requests, and begins extending select dashboards into Power BI or Databricks where it adds value — all while maintaining the documentation and governance standards required for a SOX-compliant environment. Travel & Location • This position is fully remote, and we ask that you travel approximately 25% of the time. Why JBT Marel • We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. • We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. • We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth! • Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan. Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative. Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications. These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria. All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally. Equal Opportunity Employment: JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524. #LI-CH1 #LI-Hybrid This is a Hybrid position.

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