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Job Title: HRIS Analyst (Workday Configuration)
Location: Remote - Must be based in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, or Illinois
Contract Duration: 1-year contract with strong possibility of extension or direct hire
Hours per Week: 40 hours
Pay Rate: $45-$50/hour (W-2)
W-2 Option w/ Benefits: $43-$48/hour with 401(k) match available
Healthcare: ICHRA health benefit option available
Employment Type: W-2 Only (U.S. Citizens only - No visa sponsorship)
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced HRIS Analyst with a strong background in Workday configuration, especially in Payroll, Absence, and/or Time & Attendance modules. This role will play a key part in enhancing and maintaining our HR systems to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in HR service delivery. You will be responsible for configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Workday. This is a hands-on functional/technical role best suited for someone who can balance day-to-day support with forward-looking process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:

• Workday Configuration & Support: Own the configuration and ongoing optimization of Workday, with a focus on Payroll, Time Tracking and/or Absence integrations.
• System Administration: Administer multiple HR systems, including SAP SuccessFactors (performance) and Infor WFM Workbrain (time and attendance), ensuring seamless functionality and data flow.
• Process Automation & Integration: Collaborate with IT and HR teams to optimize business processes and system integrations across Workday and adjacent platforms.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Build and maintain reports and dashboards to ensure accurate insights for compensation, headcount, time entry, and payroll metrics.
• User Support & Training: Provide tier-2/3 system support to HR users and business partners; develop and deliver training on new features and functionality.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation for system configuration, workflows, and end-user procedures to ensure clarity and compliance.
• Compliance & Security: Manage system security roles and ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, internal controls, and data privacy standards.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in HRIS or HR Technology, with direct hands-on Workday configuration experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Workday modules including Payroll, Absence and/or Time Tracking.
• Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors and Infor WFM Workbrain is a plus.
• Experience configuring business processes, security roles, calculated fields, and reporting tools within Workday.
• Ability to troubleshoot data or system issues independently and implement scalable solutions.
• Exposure to system upgrades, implementations, and cross-platform data integrations.

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Strong proficiency in Excel and Workday reporting tools.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to derive insights from large datasets.
• Ability to translate business needs into system requirements and technical configurations.
• Clear, professional communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and responsive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience in regulated or multi-state work environments is a plus.