Sr. Workday Analyst - Benefits & Absence

Burlington Stores, Inc.

Burlington (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work schedule

Employee discount

Job summary

Burlington is seeking a Sr. HR Systems Analyst to lead Workday Benefits and Time configurations, supporting our Total Rewards Center of Excellence.

You will shape long-term direction, standards, and roadmaps for Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, and Leaves, collaborating with HR and Total Rewards to translate needs into scalable Workday solutions. You will drive projects from requirements through deployment, partner with consultants and IT, and ensure data integrity and efficient, compliant

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, or Business-related field preferred.
Five+ years HR technology experience, with at least half in an analyst role.
Workday configuration experience; success creating complex eligibility and validation rules.
One Workday Pro Certification preferred.
Advanced Excel skills and project management fundamentals.
Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
Customer-focused and solutions-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Workday functional and technical SME for Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, and Leaves, providing configuration guidance and best practices.
Translate requirements into scalable Workday configurations, rules, and integrations.
Lead Workday configuration and enhancement projects from requirements through design, testing, deployment and post-production support.
Manage partnerships with Workday/3rd party consultants and internal IT teams to meet requirements.
Configure, maintain, and support Workday Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and related HCM functionality.

Skills

Workday configuration

Benefits and Time Tracking

EIB loads

Advanced Excel

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / IT / Business

Workday Pro Certification

Tools

Workday

EIB loads

Job description

Position Overview

The Sr. HR Systems Analyst will primarily support the Workday Benefits and Time configurations, including vendor data integration, while driving improvements to capabilities supporting our Total Rewards Center of Excellence. This individual will serve as a technical expert in Workday, helping shape the long-term direction, design standards, and roadmap for Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Leaves, and related capabilities. They will partner with HR and Total Rewards stakeholders to understand business needs, translate requirements into configured Workday solutions, and recommend improvements that strengthen process efficiency, data integrity, operational visibility, and scalable standard integrations.

A Day In The Life

Functional Area/Subject Matter Expertise
Serve as a Workday functional and technical subject matter expert for Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, and Leaves, providing consultation on configuration, process design, data integrity, releases, and best practices
Translate business requirements and operational needs into scalable Workday configurations, eligibility rules, business processes, validation logic, and integrations that support accurate and efficient administration
Consultation and Project Leadership
Build relationships with and present to multiple levels within the organization, including senior leaders
Lead Workday configuration and enhancement projects from requirements gathering through design, testing, deployment, and post-production support, ensuring solutions are operationally sound, compliant, and aligned to business needs
Manage partnerships with Workday/3rd party consultants and internal IT teams to impact projects and provide solutions to meet specified requirements
Technical Capability
Configure, maintain, and support Workday Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and related HCM functionality, including eligibility, enrollment, time entry, absence plans, leave processes, calendars, calculations, notifications, and business process configuration
Apply strong technical judgment to troubleshoot configuration, integration, and data issues, validate results through testing, and ensure solutions are reliable and aligned to Workday design standards
Maintain deep knowledge of functional topics and emerging platform capabilities through Workday Community, release reviews, training, research, and industry best practices.

You’ll Come With

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, or Business-related field preferred
At least five years HR technology experience, with at least half of that directly in an analyst role
Previous Workday configuration experience required; success creating complex eligibility and/or validation rules
At least one Workday Pro Certification (HCM, Reporting, Advanced Reporting, etc.) preferred
Consultative nature with functional knowledge of core HCM data management, technical knowledge of EIB loads, and experience with standard testing procedures
Advanced Excel skills and successful execution of project management fundamentals
Must have excellent time management skills in projecting timelines and meeting deadlines
Exercises considerable judgment and discretion in preparing and handling information of a sensitive nature
Must be resourceful and have a customer-focused and solutions-oriented attitude

Hybrid Work Model:

This position is based out of our Corporate Headquarters and follows a hybrid schedule. Current in-office expectations are Wednesdays and Thursdays on a WEEKLY basis, subject to change based on business needs.

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation support for non-local candidates may be available and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min-Mid

$95,000.00 - $125,000.00

Posting Number

R104324

Location

New Jersey-Burlington

Address

2006 Route 130 North

Zip Code

08016

Pay Rate

Salaried