Required Skills & Experience
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.
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.