Senior HRIS Analyst

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The Senior HRIS Analyst is a key member of the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) team, responsible for leading benefits-related administration and time and absence processes while providing secondary support for payroll operations. This role serves as the subject matter expert for leave management, vacation and sick time administration, payroll audits, and HR data reporting. The Senior HRIS Analyst partners closely with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance, and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee data, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and efficient HR technology processes.

This position plays an important role in supporting Workday, managing complex HR and payroll-related transactions, and driving continuous process improvements across HR operations.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Serve as the primary Workday Time and Absence lead, administering leave programs and maintaining vacation and sick time plans.


• Manage annual updates and configuration changes related to time off, leave, and absence programs.


• Own U.S. payroll audit preparation, including time file validation, payroll reporting, and vacation payout audits.


• Support payroll operations by researching and resolving time, absence, and vacation-related discrepancies.


• Prepare and deliver payroll reports, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation.


• Create, maintain, and administer payroll earning and deduction codes, with a focus on international payroll support.


• Generate HR data requests, reports, analytics, and ad hoc reporting for HR and business stakeholders.


• Maintain data integrity through ongoing audits, validations, and compliance reviews.


• Develop and maintain HRIS documentation, standard operating procedures, quick reference guides, and training materials.


• Support Workday testing, system enhancements, and release activities related to Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, and Payroll.


• Assist with internal audits, regulatory compliance activities, and remediation tracking.


• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and other stakeholders to improve processes and operational efficiency.


• Participate in HR technology implementations, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Serve as a secondary escalation point for complex HRIS, payroll, and operational issues.


• Provide subject matter expertise and support to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient HR and payroll processes.


• Additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.


• 5+ years of HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, or HR operations experience.


• Experience supporting HR technology systems, preferably Workday.


• Advanced reporting and data analysis skills.


• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Workday certification or advanced Workday functional experience.


• Strong understanding of Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Leave Administration


• Experience supporting audits, data validation, and compliance activities.


• Experience supporting system implementations and process improvement initiatives.