HRIS Workday Analyst - Payroll, Absence & Time Tracking

Daniels Sharpsmart Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniels Health is seeking an experienced HRIS Workday Analyst focused on Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking to join our People and Culture team in a hybrid Chicago role. You will optimise and maintain Workday configuration across US, UK, Canada and Australia locations, driving data accuracy and compliant payroll processes.

You'll partner with HR, Payroll, Finance and Operations to implement improvements, produce reports, and deliver end-user training while ensuring governance and policy

Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking modules.
• Experience supporting US and UK payroll environments.
• Ability to configure, test and deploy Workday functionality.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to translate technical detail for non-technical users.
• High attention to data accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking for US/UK populations.
• Serve as SME on Workday processes for HR, Payroll and managers.
• Troubleshoot data discrepancies and integration errors promptly.
• Partner with Payroll and HR to ensure compliant payroll processing across jurisdictions.
• Develop, test and deploy changes to business processes, workflows and reporting in Workday.
• Create and maintain standard and ad-hoc Workday reports and dashboards.
• Support system upgrades and new functionality releases with testing and documentation.
• Provide end-user training and reference materials to drive adoption and data best practices.
• Ensure data governance and compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.

Skills

Workday HRIS

Payroll

Absence & Time Tracking

Stakeholder management

Data governance/compliance

Multi-site experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HRIS Workday Analyst with a strong focus on Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking to join our People and Culture team. This role will be responsible for supporting, optimising and maintaining our Workday configuration, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll and time‑related data across our US and UK operations and also across our Canada and Australia locations. You will act as the functional expert and go‑to person for Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking, working closely with HR, Payroll, Finance and Operations to drive system improvements, resolve issues and support ongoing projects.

Key role responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday modules related to Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking for US and UK employee populations.
• Act as a subject matter expert on Workday processes, providing guidance and support to HR, Payroll and line managers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, data discrepancies and integration errors in a timely and accurate manner.
• Partner with Payroll and HR teams to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing across US and UK jurisdictions.
• Develop, test and deploy changes to business processes, workflows, security roles and reporting within Workday.
• Create and maintain standard and ad‑hoc Workday reports and dashboards to support HR, Payroll and business stakeholders.
• Support system upgrades, new functionality releases and continuous improvement initiatives, including user testing and documentation.
• Provide end‑user training, guidance and reference materials to HR, Payroll and managers to drive adoption and good data practices.
• Ensure data integrity, governance and compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.

Candidate profile

• Strong hands‑on experience as a Workday HRIS Analyst or similar HR systems role.
• Demonstrable experience working specifically with Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking modules.
• Experience supporting both US and UK payroll environments, with an understanding of key payroll, time and leave requirements in each jurisdiction.
• Proven ability to configure, test and deploy Workday functionality, including business processes, integrations and security.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into clear, practical guidance for non‑technical users.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and compliance.
• Experience working in a multi‑site or multi‑country organization, ideally within healthcare, logistics or related industries.

Hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, with a blend of onsite and remote work. Occasional travel to other Daniels Health locations may be required for project and stakeholder engagement. Able to work with wider Daniels Health organization and support UK/Canada/Australia timezones.

$79,157 - $101,267 a year

Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor.

At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees' well‑being, work‑life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package.

• Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.

$85,161 to $101,267 base salary. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor.

At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees' well‑being, work‑life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.