DEJUAN N. KNIGHTON
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Results-driven Workday HCM Analyst with 15+ years of HRIS and enterprise systems experience, including hands-on configuration and administration of Workday Learning and HCM modules. Proven ability to support scalable learning environments, ensure data integrity, and optimize business processes across HR and IT teams. Expertise in system configuration, reporting, integrations (EIB), and end-user support, with a strong focus on compliance, audit readiness, and enhancing the learner experience. Trusted partner to HR, Learning & Development, and IT stakeholders.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Analyst / HR Assistant
Amerigroup & Carolinas Healthcare
- Supported onboarding, compliance tracking, recruitment operations, and reporting.
- Conducted audits and maintained employee data accuracy.
- Provided end-to-end HR operational support in high-volume environments.
Workday Analyst (Contractor)
Tyson Foods
11.2023 - Current
- Administer and support the Workday Learning module, including configuration of courses, programs, enrollments, and certifications.
- Configured and deployed learning campaigns for enterprise-wide learners, enabling automated enrollment and improving compliance tracking across the organization.
- Managed learning assignments and campaigns to support regulatory and business-driven training initiatives.
- Configured automated enrollment rules to assign required training based on worker roles, location, and job profiles.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday Learning issues, enhancements, and end-user support.
- Troubleshoot system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and partner with Workday AMS and internal IT teams.
- Configure and support Workday modules including Learning, HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, and Onboarding.
- Build and manage EIB integrations for learning and HR data exchanges.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity for training completions, certifications, and compliance tracking.
- Develop and maintain reports and dashboards related to learning completion and audit requirements.
- Supported audit readiness by maintaining accurate learning records and delivering compliance reporting.
- Partner with HR, L&D, and Compliance teams to drive process improvements and system enhancements.
HR Operations Analyst (Contractor)
Renesas Electronics
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Gathered requirements and configured Workday solutions, including Learning, Talent, and Recruiting modules.
- Configured and maintained business processes and workflows supporting HR and learning operations.
- Provided Tier 2/3 support, resolving escalated system issues.
- Led training and enablement for global users during implementation.
- Developed reports supporting training tracking, workforce analytics, and compliance monitoring.
Workday HCM Analyst
Northside Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Acted as primary Workday support contact, managing configuration, security roles, and business processes.
- Maintained data accuracy across HR systems for 16,000+ employees.
- Troubleshoot system issues and improved system functionality through stakeholder collaboration.
- Developed audits and reports to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance.
HRIS Associate
Piedmont Healthcare
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Supported HR systems operations and ensured data integrity and compliance.
- Developed audits and reports supporting regulatory and internal requirements.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to improve system efficiency and user experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Purdue University
12-2026
Skills
- Workday Learning Administration & Configuration
- Learning Campaigns, Assignments & Automated Enrollments
- Business Process Frameworks & Security Roles
- Reporting & Dashboards (Training, Compliance, Audits)
- EIB Integrations (Inbound/Outbound Data Loads)
- Data Integrity, Audits & Compliance Support
- Root Cause Analysis & Issue Resolution
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (HR, L&D, IT)
- End-User Training & Documentation
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
Certification
- Certificate in Human Resources Management – Villanova University
- Workday Pro Certified – HCM Cor
Timeline
Workday Analyst (Contractor)
Tyson Foods
11.2023 - Current
HR Operations Analyst (Contractor)
Renesas Electronics
09.2022 - 08.2023
Workday HCM Analyst
Northside Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2022
HRIS Associate
Piedmont Healthcare
01.2018 - 10.2020
HR Analyst / HR Assistant
Amerigroup & Carolinas Healthcare
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Purdue University
SYSTEMS & TOOLS
- Workday (HCM, Learning, Recruiting, Talent, Compensation)
- PeopleSoft | UKG | SAP | Oracle | ADP | Salesforce