People Technology Analyst, Workday PATT & Benefits

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global benefits programs

Automation and AI projects

Cross-functional collaboration

Training and development

Independent Work on Workday

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a People Technology Analyst, Workday PATT & Benefits, to own and optimize core Workday configurations for absence, time tracking, and benefits across a global workforce. You will partner with Payroll, People, Benefits, Finance, and Engineering to ensure accurate data flows and scalable policy designs, while supporting open enrollment readiness and international expansion.

The role emphasizes reliable employee experiences through change, with opportunities to drive system

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on Workday experience, focusing on Absence and Time Tracking.
• Experience configuring Workday Benefits for US and international programs.
• Strong data flow knowledge across time, absence, benefits and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance Workday configuration for absence, time tracking, and benefits.
• Design and maintain absence plans, eligibility rules, and leave processes for a global workforce.
• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate data flow and troubleshoot source data issues.
• Manage U.S. and international benefits configuration, including enrollment events and coverage levels.
• Lead open enrollment readiness, including configuration, testing, and vendor integration support.
• Oversee systems work for new countries and policy changes, translating local requirements into configuration.
• Drive projects from discovery to adoption, ensuring performance accountability post-launch.

Skills

Workday Absence & Time Tracking

Workday Benefits configuration

Data flow across HR/payroll

Policy translation to system designs

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Workday reporting and security

Tools

Workday configuration tools

Workday reporting

Security configuration

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a People Technology Analyst, Workday PATT & Benefits to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will own and enhance core people technology configuration that supports absence, time tracking, and benefits operations across a global workforce. You will partner closely with Payroll, People, Benefits, Finance, and Engineering to ensure data flows accurately, policies are translated into scalable system designs, and the employee experience remains reliable through change. The position also plays a key role in open enrollment readiness, international expansion, and ongoing system improvements that support operational consistency and compliance.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance Workday configuration for absence, time tracking, and benefits
• Design and maintain absence plans, eligibility rules, and leave processes for a global workforce
• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate data flow and troubleshoot source data issues
• Manage U.S. and international benefits configuration, including enrollment events and coverage levels
• Lead open enrollment readiness, including configuration, testing, and vendor integration support
• Oversee systems work for new countries and policy changes, translating local requirements into configuration
• Drive projects from discovery to adoption, ensuring performance accountability post-launch

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on Workday experience, particularly in Absence and Time Tracking
• Proven track record of independently managing Workday Benefits configuration for both U.S. and international programs
• Strong understanding of data flow between time, absence, benefits, and payroll systems
• Ability to translate complex policies into maintainable system designs, including country-specific configurations
• Technical proficiency in Workday business processes, calculated fields, reporting, and security
• Experience in system ownership from implementation to ongoing operations, with a focus on reliability and user experience
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with People, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and Engineering

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a global workforce and diverse benefits programs
• Engagement in innovative projects involving automation and AI
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, enhancing professional growth
• Independence in managing significant aspects of Workday configuration
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.