Sr HRIS Analyst
Job Description
Role Overview
- As a Senior Workday HRIS Analyst, you will provide both functional and technical support for HR applications while partnering with internal teams and external vendors to resolve system issues.
- You will drive process improvements, manage testing and data integrity for HR system changes, and support HR technology upgrades across multiple Workday modules.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a primary technical support analyst for Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll system projects and initiatives.
- Provide functional and technical support, including identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving Workday system problems.
- Ensure data integrity by supporting testing of system changes, validating outcomes, and supporting report writing.
- Continuously identify process improvement opportunities to optimize HR system value and improve customer service for system users.
- Manage Workday system access and security procedures; perform data audits to support accurate and appropriate access controls.
- Develop, implement, and maintain user procedures, guidelines, and HR business process documentation.
- Perform analysis of HR functionality, recommend process improvements, and support system enhancements tied to Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll.
- Lead projects and coordinate relationships across IT, Finance, HR managers, HR vendors, and other subject matter experts to ensure solutions meet customer needs.
- Participate in planning, testing, and implementation activities for Workday upgrades and enhancements.
- Stay current on trends in HR technology and understand statutory and regulatory requirements affecting HR, Benefits, Recruitment, and Payroll systems.
- Maintain working knowledge of privacy requirements (including HIPAA and GDPR) and help ensure HR data is protected.
Core Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3–6 years of HR and HRIS system experience with strong knowledge of Human Resources, Benefits, and Payroll processes and policies.
- Project Management and/or experience with HRMS (Human Capital Management) implementation.
- Hands-on expertise with Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence.
- Advanced analytical skills with a demonstrated understanding of concepts and issues unique to managing HR data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with both non-technical and technical stakeholders.
- Client-service mindset and professional demeanor to support system users and promote team collaboration.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Workday Custom Reporting experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.
- Additional HRIS implementation exposure related to Benefits and Recruitment workflows.
Core Technical Skills
- Workday: Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll (HRIS configuration/support)
- HR systems support: troubleshooting, data integrity, testing, upgrades/enhancements
- Reporting: Workday custom reporting (preferred)
- Documentation & process: user procedures, guidelines, business process documentation
- Tools: Microsoft Word & Excel (preferred)
- Compliance & privacy: HIPAA, GDPR; HR data protection
Career Impact
- Step into a senior HRIS role where you directly influence HR system stability, data quality, and improved workflows across Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $110,000–$130,000
Apply Today!
- If you have Workday configuration and support experience across Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll, apply now to join a team focused on continuous HR system improvement.
The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
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