Senior HRIS Analyst

PACS; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst to lead Workday configuration, security, and ongoing support across HRIS functions, including absence and payroll modules. You will collaborate with internal users and vendor consultants to ensure validated, compliant systems, and efficient operations across the organization.

The role requires a strong technical foundation in Workday, problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into effective system solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business process issues and propose solutions to optimize Workday usage.
• Document business requirements, process maps, and use cases.
• Investigate feature requests and recommend suitable solutions.
• Develop end-user training materials and deliver training as required.
• Investigate Workday module issues, diagnose root causes, and resolve.
• Verify data integrity and conduct functional testing.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and interpret data as needed.
• Support Workday patch management and new feature deployments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and validation of system changes.
• Coordinate with Service Desk for knowledge transfer and support.
• Identify technology risks and improvement opportunities.
• Understand KPIs to support department and company objectives.

Skills

Workday configuration

Security roles

Data integrity

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

User training

Communication skills

Vendor coordination

Interpersonal skills

SDLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/IS or related field

Tools

Workday HR System

Job description

General Purpose

Under the direction of the Manager of HRIS Systems, the Senior HRIS Analyst is the subject matter expert in the configuration and support of WORKDAY. This includes the implementation, configuration, customization, security, integrity, and on-going support of all functional user groups. This Senior HRIS Analyst will have an expert knowledge and foundation of both the absence and payroll platform. The Senior HRIS Analyst will support the configuration and maintenance of value-added solutions to meet the user requirements and reporting needs of the business. Additionally, this position is responsible for troubleshooting and problem resolution, internal user performance, and support of system environments, as required. This position will collaborate with internal users across the organization. The Senior HRIS Analyst will work with vendor-based consultants and services to ensure continued operation. This role requires sound technical skills in WORKDAY as well as extensive problem-solving skills.

Essential Duties

• Analyze business process issues and improvement opportunities to understand requirements. With the propose of providing solution recommendations to the business and IT management, as needed, to optimize the use of the Workday application and improve the end user experience.
  Manage users, security roles, and approval workflows.
• Document and assist users in defining business requirements, process maps, and use cases.
• Investigate feature requests and new application features. Understand software functionality and recommend appropriate solutions to drive business effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop user training materials and deliver end-user training as required.
  Provide recommendations to the business for best use of Workday.
• Investigate problems with Workday ERP modules, diagnose and perform root causes, and resolve issues.
• Verify data integrity, functional integrity testing, and data maintenance.
• Fulfill ad-hoc business reporting needs and assist with interpretation of data.
• Establish a complete understanding of the system architecture and infrastructure components.
• Ability to aid in Workday patch management and upgrade planning/execution.
• Support installation of new application features (new implementations and standard upgrades).
• Manage changes under change control to ensure system remains in a state of validation/regulatory compliance and are in line with site and corporate documentation, as well as regulatory requirements.
• Provide end-user application support on-demand including troubleshooting and resolution.
• Smoke test and analyze new product functionality as per the change request process.
  Interact with Service Desk to coordinate support activities and application knowledge transfer.
• Proactively raise technology-related risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Understand current metrics and defines Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support departmental and company objectives.
• Support Audits and Periodic Review processes as required.
• Ensure adherence to OLAs with the business and vendor SLAs.
• Adherence to Project timelines and budgets.

Supervisory Requirements

This position does not have supervisory requirements.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or another related field.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of Workday experience.
• Knowledge of architecture for the Workday HR System with a focus in absence and payroll functional areas.
• Capability to interpret business requirements and processes and translate them to system functionality.
• Familiarity in working with validated systems and working within the Computer System Validation Framework.
• Must possess understanding of systems development life cycle, computer systems validation, application development, and systems integration.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to form effective relationships with the user community, IT colleagues, and external vendors.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to creatively problem solve and think critically to support continuous improvement of the Workday HR and finance systems.
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to learn new processes and systems quickly.
• User management including security role creations.

Language Skills

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public. Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas. Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suites.

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: is a plus.)

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk, read or hear. Frequent use of all office related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above.

They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Join PACS: Elevate Healthcare with Us!

PACS is elevating healthcare by revolutionizing our approach to leadership and quality care. Guided by our core values of love, excellence, trust, accountability, mutual respect, and commitment , we strive to foster a culture of compassionate care within our teams and the communities we serve. As we grow rapidly, exciting opportunities await you to engage in impactful projects and contribute valuable insights to stakeholders nationwide.

If you’re ready to make a difference and embrace our mission of creating real change, we invite you to join us at PACS. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare!

Join Our Team and Thrive!

At PACS, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well‑being and support your lifestyle.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Include

• Health Coverage: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.

• PTO and Vacation: Benefit from generous paid time off and holidays to relax and recharge.

• Financial Wellness: Take advantage of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to manage your healthcare expenses effectively.

• Retirement Planning: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, complete with company contributions to help you build your retirement savings.

• Support When You Need It: Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential support for personal and professional challenges.

Join us at PACS and take advantage of a workplace that truly values you!

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