Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Senior Workday Systems Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Workday reporting and analytics, with the ability to design, develop, and implement complex reports and dashboards to support our organization’s HR and financial needs. This role requires a deep understanding of Workday's reporting tools, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Report Development:
- Design, develop, and maintain complex custom reports using Workday Report Writer, Workday Prism Analytics, and other reporting tools.
- Create and configure dashboards, scorecards, and metrics that support business processes and decision-making.
- Optimize and troubleshoot existing reports for performance and accuracy.
Data Analysis:
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for reporting and analytics.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their reporting needs and provide data-driven insights.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security in all reports and dashboards.
System Administration:
- Maintain and support the Workday reporting environment, including security and configuration settings.
- Perform regular system audits to ensure data quality and compliance with internal policies and regulations.
- Stay updated with Workday releases and enhancements, assessing their impact on existing reports and processes.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with HR, finance, and IT teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions that meet business objectives.
- Provide training and support to end-users on how to use reports and dashboards effectively.
- Document report specifications, design processes, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Workday reporting and analytics.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Workday Report Writer, Advanced Report Writer, and Calculated Fields.
- Experience with Workday Prism Analytics and other Workday reporting tools.
- Strong knowledge of SQL
- Understanding of HR and financial business processes within Workday.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

Workday certification in reporting or analytics.
Experience with Workday integrations and data migration.
Familiar with Workday’s business process framework and security setup.

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We Offer

Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.

Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.

Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).

A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.

A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

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Senior Workday Systems Analyst