HRIS Analyst – Workday Absence & HCM (M/W/X) (Evergreen)

Synechron; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron is seeking an HRIS Analyst to optimize Workday Absence Management and core HCM in Paris. You will configure absence plans, accrual policies, and time off types while supporting org management, job data, and business processes.

You will troubleshoot system issues, collaborate with HR and Legal on policy changes, and participate in bi-annual release reviews to evaluate impact on absence and HCM functionality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Workday experience with hands-on Absence & HCM configurations.
• Experience configuring absence and leave plans for France, the Netherlands, or similar European countries with complex statutory leave requirements.
• French language proficiency is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain absence plans, accrual policies, and time off types in Workday.
• Support core HCM functions including org management, job and position data, and business process configuration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve absence and HCM-related system issues and employee/manager inquiries.
• Partner with HR and Legal to translate policy changes into system configuration.
• Collaborate with internal application teams on absence data flows and downstream system impacts.
• Support EIB data loads for absence balance adjustments and corrections.
• Participate in Workday bi-annual release reviews, assessing impact to absence and HCM functionality.
• Document configuration decisions, business processes, and test scripts.
• Assist with audits and exception reporting to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Workday Absence & HCM

Prioritization & Communication

End-to-end configuration

France leave rules

Job description

## HRIS Analyst – Workday Absence & HCM (M/W/X)Apply: Paris: Full time: Posted Today: JR1044216**Role Overview The HRIS Analyst supports the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Workday Absence Management and core HCM. This role partners closely with HR, Legal, and internal application teams to ensure absence plans and employee data are accurately maintained, compliant, and aligned with company policy.****Key Responsibilities*** Configure and maintain absence plans, accrual policies, and time off types in Workday* Support core HCM functions including org management, job and position data, and business process configuration* Troubleshoot and resolve absence and HCM-related system issues and employee/manager inquiries* Partner with HR and Legal to translate policy changes into system configuration* Collaborate with internal application teams on absence data flows and downstream system impacts* Support EIB data loads for absence balance adjustments and corrections* Participate in Workday bi-annual release reviews, assessing impact to absence and HCM functionality* Document configuration decisions, business processes, and test scripts* Assist with audits and exception reporting to ensure data integrity**Qualifications*** 2+ years of Workday experience with hands-on Absence & HCM configurations* Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders* Required: proven ability to independently configure absence and leave plans end-to-end, including accrual logic, carryover rules, and leave of absence management - with minimal need for direction or oversight* Required: experience configuring absence and leave plans for France, the Netherlands, or similar European countries with complex statutory leave requirements* French language proficiency is a plus, but not required