Senior Workday HRIS Analyst

INSPYR Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions, Houston, is seeking a Senior Workday HRIS Analyst to optimize Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence, and Payroll across a global HR environment. You will serve as a functional SME for configuration, enhancements, troubleshooting, reporting, and ongoing system support.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of hands-on Workday experience, strong module knowledge, and proven ability to partner with HR, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on Workday experience focused on Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence, and Payroll.
• Experience configuring and supporting multiple Workday modules in production.
• Experience with ADP eTime to Workday Time Tracking migration.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence, and Payroll modules.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and recommend system solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement enhancements to improve system performance and user experience.
• Support Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing, validation, and deployment activities.
• Lead and participate in system testing efforts, including unit testing, UAT, regression testing, and payroll validation.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and analytics to support business needs.
• Create and maintain system documentation, process flows, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
• Support change management, training, and user adoption initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, labor laws, and absence policies across multiple regions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on HRIS projects, integrations, and process improvements.
• Provide ongoing post-production support and serve as a Workday functional SME.

Skills

Workday HRIS

Time Tracking

Payroll

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ADP eTime

Workday Reporting

Job description

Title: Workday HRIS Analyst
Location: Houston, TX (onsite)
Duration: Direct Hire
Compensation: $115,000-135,000k
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst with deep Workday expertise to support and optimize our Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence, and Payroll solutions within a global HR environment. This individual will serve as a functional subject matter expert responsible for configuration, enhancements, troubleshooting, reporting, and ongoing system support. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical Workday knowledge, business process expertise, and experience supporting global HR and payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence, and Payroll modules.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and recommend system solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement enhancements to improve system performance and user experience.
• Support Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing, validation, and deployment activities.
• Lead and participate in system testing efforts, including unit testing, UAT, regression testing, and payroll validation.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and analytics to support business needs.
• Create and maintain system documentation, process flows, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
• Support change management, training, and user adoption initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, labor laws, and absence policies across multiple regions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on HRIS projects, integrations, and process improvements.
• Provide ongoing post-production support and serve as a Workday functional SME.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of hands‑on Workday experience with a focus on Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence, and Payroll.
• Experience configuring and supporting multiple Workday modules in a production environment.
• Proven experience supporting or leading an ADP eTime to Workday Time Tracking migration.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, workforce management, and absence management.
• Experience supporting Workday releases, enhancements, and production support activities.
• Strong reporting and dashboard development experience within Workday.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience supporting mid‑to‑large enterprise HRIS environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certifications in Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence, Payroll, or HCM.
• Experience supporting global HR and payroll operations.
• Knowledge of international payroll compliance and labor regulations.
• Experience with additional Workday modules such as Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, or Recruiting.
• Consulting background or experience working on large‑scale Workday implementations and optimization projects.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly analytical Workday professional with deep expertise in Time Tracking, Scheduling, Absence, and Payroll. They possess strong configuration skills, experience supporting complex HRIS environments, and a proven track record of driving system improvements, ensuring compliance, and delivering scalable HR technology solutions.

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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