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Job Description The HRIS Analyst is a Workday specialist with a particular expertise in Workday Payroll configuration and processing , responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and scalable payroll operations. This role analyzes, implements, and maintains Workday to support HR, Payroll, and operations, with a strong focus on payroll accuracy, tax compliance, absence-to-pay integration, and payroll-related feature adoption. The analyst optimizes system functionality, ensures data integrity, and delivers payroll-first solutions while balancing operational support with strategic initiatives. Key Responsibilities   Workday System Management and Support   Act as Workday SME, guiding stakeholders/cross-functional teams on solutions for business issues.  Maintain system (security, processes, reporting, integrations, data loads); troubleshoot, escalate, manage Jira/HR tickets.  Balance support (ticketing/ad-hoc) with projects.  Deliver proactive training/consultation/knowledge transfer on changes/enhancements/implementations.  Maintain business process docs, user guides, and update communications.  Ensure internal controls via audits/compliance checks.  Feature Release Pre-Planning and Adoption   Participate in biannual release pre-planning: review notes early, evaluate features, assess strategic fit (priorities, ROI, goals).  Prioritize/recommend adoptions for efficiencies/relationships/benefits; develop value props for leadership.  Execute implementations (testing, config, change management, user awareness) for smooth adoption.  Engage Workday roadmap: attend Rising/user groups, network Community, influence as customer voice.  Payroll Configuration   Configure payroll (earnings codes, deductions, tax integrations) for accurate withholding/compliance/tax ties.  Support processing: test configs, resolve integrations, guide requirements.  Absence Management   Configure absences/time-off (accruals, balances, sequencing like pro-ration/carryover) per policies/laws.  Optimize workflows for efficiency, self-service, and payroll/benefits integration.  Analytics and Reporting   Build/run/maintain reports/dashboards for HR/Payroll/business insights to drive strategies/decisions.  Support compensation via grading profiles/eligibility configs as needed.  Perform data audits/analysis for accuracy/HCM support.  Project Management and Process Improvement   Serve as business analyst: partner with users, understand needs, leverage Workday solutions.  Prioritize/manage multiple projects (impact/effort/alignment); develop efficient processes.  Propose enhancements in strategic meetings for adoption/efficiencies/outcomes.  Maintain vendor ties (Workday/consultants); track trends/best practices to advocate needs.  Qualifications   Education and Experience   Bachelor’s in HR, IT, or related.  3-5+ years Workday config; prefer payroll (earnings/tax) and absence (calculations/sequencing) expertise.  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities   Deep Workday knowledge (architecture, security, reporting, integrations).  Proficient in Excel, Workday reports/dashboards; familiar with Community.  Strong oral/written communication; "client service" mindset, collaborative/non-adversarial.  Proven PM/process improvement/analytical skills: prioritize, solve problems, drive change in fast-paced settings.  Builds trust/cross-functional relationships for goals.  Inquisitive/creative/innovative; urgent on docs/results.  Handles confidential info discreetly; delivers incredible hospitality.  Multitasks (support/projects); focuses on deadlines.