Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior HRIS Analyst specializing in Workday Time Tracking to serve as the functional expert responsible for the design, configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of Workday Time Tracking solutions. This role will partner closely with Payroll, Absence Management, HR Operations, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable workforce management solutions that ensure accurate time capture, compliance with labor regulations, and seamless payroll processing.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on Workday configuration experience, deep knowledge of workforce management processes, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into effective system solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Time Tracking Configuration & Solution Design
Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for Workday Time Tracking.
Design, configure, test, and deploy Workday Time Tracking solutions and enhancements.
Configure and maintain:
Time Entry Templates
Time Calculations and Calculation Groups
Time Entry Validations
Time Attestations
Time Tracking Codes
Period Schedules
Eligibility Rules
Business Processes
Security Configurations
Notifications and Alerts
Design and implement complex time calculation solutions supporting:
Overtime
Shift Differentials and Premiums
Statutory Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
Meal and Break Compliance
Union and Collective Bargaining Agreements
Jurisdictional Pay Rules
Evaluate and document business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
Recommend best practices and process improvements aligned with Workday capabilities.
Payroll & Workforce Management Integration
Partner closely with Payroll teams to ensure accurate time-to-pay processing.
Configure and troubleshoot integrations between Workday Time Tracking, Payroll, Absence Management, and Scheduling.
Support complex earnings calculations and payroll processing scenarios.
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies stemming from time-tracking configuration or data issues.
Ensure accurate processing of regular hours, overtime, shift premiums, holiday pay, and other pay-related calculations.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, provincial, and organizational workforce regulations.
Production Support & System Optimization
Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex Workday Time Tracking issues.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective solutions.
Configure, test, and deploy system enhancements and updates.
Monitor system integrity and proactively identify optimization opportunities.
Review audit reports, exception reporting, and validation controls.
Document system configurations, business processes, and support procedures.
Maintain knowledge repositories and configuration documentation.
Skills and Requirements
5+ years of Workday functional configuration experience.
3+ years of direct, hands-on Workday Time Tracking configuration experience.
Strong experience configuring:
Workday Time Tracking
Time Calculations
Time Entry Validations
Business Processes
Experience supporting large, complex organizations and enterprise environments.
Proven ability to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into scalable system solutions.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience supporting payroll-related workforce management processes.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
