Job Description
Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more. We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other! The HRIS Senior Analyst - Learning, Talent and Performance will play a critical role in the successful implementation and ongoing optimization of Workday, with primary focus on the Learning, Talent Management, and Performance modules. This position will serve as the functional subject matter expert (SME) and solution architect for these workstreams, partnering across HR, Operations, Finance, and business leadership to design, configure, test, and deploy enterprise-grade Workday solutions that align with Energy Transfer's workforce development strategy. This role requires a practitioner who can bridge the gap between technical configuration and business strategy - someone who deeply understands how Learning, Talent, and Performance solutions interconnect and can guide stakeholders through design decisions with clarity, best practice insight, and a focus on long-term scalability. This position is onsite in Houston, TX, and requires full-time office presence - remote or hybrid work is not available. Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates. Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following: Workday Learning (LMS) Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of Workday Learning as the enterprise Learning Management System (LMS), supporting both centralized and decentralized content delivery models. Architect the LMS environment to support a broad range of training initiatives including operational, compliance, onboarding, leadership development, and skills-based learning programs. Configure learning campaigns, programs, course offerings, and blended learning paths aligned to workforce enablement goals. Manage third-party LMS integrations and SCORM/xAPI content compatibility to support a modern, scalable learning ecosystem. Create and maintain learning administration processes, ensuring data integrity, user access, and reporting accuracy within the platform. Design self-paced training tutorials, job aids, and knowledge transfer materials to drive administrator and end-user adoption of Workday Learning. Collaborate with HR, Operations, and business leaders to ensure the LMS architecture supports both strategic development programs and day-to-day operational training requirements. Workday Talent Management Design and configure Workday Talent Management solutions including Performance Reviews, Succession Planning, Career Development, and Individual Development Plans (IDPs). Support the configuration and launch of merit review cycles, calibration processes, and performance improvement plan (PIP) workflows. Partner with HR and business leadership to develop connected talent solutions that link Recruiting, Learning, and Talent programs to support leadership pipelines and workforce capability growth. Configure and optimize Talent Profiles, Succession Pools, and Career Hubs to enable a modern, employee-driven career experience. Lead design and confirmation sessions with stakeholders to align Workday Talent configuration to organizational development priorities. Cross-Functional and Operational Participate in system testing, data validation, and troubleshooting throughout all phases of implementation and post-production. Conduct requirements gathering sessions and document current-state and future-state process flows to ensure solution alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and IT to ensure data integrity and process consistency across Workday modules. Provide stakeholder training and enablement, translating complex Workday functionality into practical, user-friendly guidance for HR professionals and business leaders. Stay current with Workday releases and proactively recommend enhancements, new features, and process improvements to support continuous optimization post-go-live. Develop and maintain compre