HRIS Analyst (Workday Configuration)

Blue Star Partners; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 59,236 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ICHRA health benefit option

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is looking for an HRIS Analyst specializing in Workday configuration. This remote role requires expertise in Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence modules. Candidates should have 1-3 years of HRIS experience with strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include system administration, user support, and process optimization. Competitive pay rates are offered alongside healthcare benefits and possibilities for contract extension or direct hire.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in HRIS or HR Technology with hands-on Workday configuration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Workday modules including Payroll and Absence.
• Proficiency in Excel and Workday reporting tools required.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize Workday focusing on Payroll and Absence.
• Administer HR systems, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and integrations.

Skills

Workday configuration

Data analysis

User support

System administration

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Infor WFM Workbrain

Excel

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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.
• 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.