HR IT Analyst Workday Configuration Absence Compensation

Blue Star Partners LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an HR IT Analyst specializing in Workday configuration to enhance their ERP environment. This remote role focuses on Absence and Compensation modules and requires strong configuration skills, cross-functional teamwork, and a good understanding of union compensation processes.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of direct Workday configuration experience, especially in Absence and Compensation.
• Strong understanding of union pay structures.
• Ability to build, test, and maintain configurations independently.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday Absence and Compensation modules.
• Collaborate with HR and IT teams to implement changes.
• Monitor Workday Community for feature releases.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, IT, or a related field

Workday certification in Absence or Compensation

Tools

Jira

Workday

Job description

Job Title: HR IT Analyst – Workday Configuration (Absence & Compensation) **
Location:** Remote – Preference given to candidates based in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Maryland, or Virginia
Period: 10 months (Contract-to-Hire)
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Rate: $30 – $35/hour
Contract Type: W-2 only (No visa sponsorship or subcontracting)

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Position Overview**

We are seeking a Workday HR IT Analyst with direct, hands-on configuration experience to support a growing ERP environment, with a specific focus on the Absence Management and Compensation modules. The successful candidate will be responsible for configuring union pay rule automation, supporting across-the-board compensation increases, and contributing to system improvements tied to a unionized workforce.

This is a technical configuration role, not a business analyst position. The analyst will work closely with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to implement and maintain Workday configurations that meet business and compliance needs. Exposure to Workday Adaptive Planning is a strong plus.

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Scope of Services**

This position supports the configuration and maintenance of key HRIS processes in Workday, especially for Absence, Compensation, and Payroll-adjacent functionality. The role requires translating business requirements into scalable, system-driven solutions that improve process efficiency and accuracy.

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Role, Responsibilities & Deliverables**

• Configure and maintain Workday Absence and Compensation modules, including eligibility rules, condition logic, business processes, and security assignments
• Support the automation of union pay rules, such as eligibility-driven pay adjustments and across-the-board increases for unionized employees
• Build and test configurations for new programs and policies, ensuring accurate payroll impact and audit compliance
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT to gather requirements, document solutions, and implement Workday configuration changes
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives such as tuition reimbursement setup, DocuSign integrations, and system testing
• Create and execute test scenarios, track progress using tools like Jira, and document configuration logic for ongoing maintenance
• Monitor Workday Community for relevant feature releases and contribute to system enhancement planning
• Assist in initiatives involving Adaptive Planning, particularly in areas related to compensation forecasting and headcount planning (preferred)

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Required Experience**

• 1–3 years of direct Workday configuration experience, particularly in Absence and Compensation modules
• Strong understanding of union pay structures and experience automating union compensation processes within Workday
• Demonstrated ability to build, test, and maintain configurations independently (not through third-party teams)
• Experience integrating Workday with ancillary systems (e.g., DocuSign, Extend apps)
• Experience working in cross-functional HR, Payroll, and IT teams to support end-to-end system enhancements
• Familiarity with Workday Adaptive Planning or similar compensation planning tools is preferred

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Key Skills & Competencies**

• Workday Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on skills in HCM configuration, with a focus on Absence and Compensation logic
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to translate business rules into scalable, compliant configurations
• Stakeholder Communication: Clear communicator who can explain technical issues to non-technical teams and collaborate across functions
• Process Improvement: Comfort identifying inefficiencies and improving workflows through configuration changes
• Testing & Documentation: Strong documentation habits and attention to testing accuracy using tools like Jira or similar platforms
• Adaptability: Able to stay current with new Workday features and adjust configuration strategies as needed

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Education & Certifications**

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, IT, or a related field
• Workday certification in Absence or Compensation preferred
• Experience with Workday Extend and Adaptive Planning is a plus
• Familiarity with testing tools (e.g., Jira) and documentation best practices is desirable