HRIS Analyst III - Workday Benefits

Remote Workday HRIS Benefits Analyst III Position

Key Responsibilities:

• System Administration and Configuration:

  • Manage the configuration and maintenance of Workday Benefits modules, including Health Care, Retirement, ACA, and other related areas.

  • Support the annual Open Enrollment configuration, testing, execution, and post-enrollment audits.

  • Partner with third-party vendors to set up and maintain EDI and integration files for benefits enrollment and eligibility.

• Process Management:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday benefits-related system issues, enhancements, and troubleshooting.

  • Monitor benefit-related business processes to ensure transactions are flowing correctly through Workday and integrations.

  • Lead projects to implement new benefit offerings, regulatory changes, or system updates related to benefits.

• Data Accuracy and Compliance:

  • Ensure benefit elections, enrollments, terminations, and qualifying life event changes are processed accurately and timely.

  • Oversee audits of benefits data to ensure data integrity and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., HIPAA, ACA).

  • Prepare and support required reporting (ACA reporting, etc.).

• Stakeholder Support and Training:

  • Act as a liaison between HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors for all benefit-related systems matters.

  • Provide training and documentation to HR and Benefits teams on Workday functionality and processes.

  • Provide tier-2/3 support for employee inquiries escalated from HR support teams.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Proactively recommend improvements in system design, processes, and user experience.

  • Stay current on Workday updates/releases and assess impact to benefits modules.

  • Participate in user group meetings, testing new Workday features, and implementation of system enhancements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• 5+ years of experience with HRIS administration, with a strong emphasis on Workday Benefits.

• Expertise in Workday Benefits configuration, Open Enrollment setup, EDI file management, and compliance reporting.

• Strong understanding of employee benefits programs, rules, and regulations (Health, Welfare, Retirement, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA).

• Proficient in business process configuration, integrations, and reporting (e.g., Workday Report Writer).

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Workday HCM & Benefits

• Workday Pro Certification in Benefits or related areas (a plus).

• Prior experience supporting multi-state or global benefits programs.

• Familiarity with SOX compliance as it relates to HR systems.