Workday Analyst – Time and Attendance

INSPYR Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking an experienced Workday Analyst – Time & Attendance for a 6-month remote contract role. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience with Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence configuration, with a proven track record in system migrations. This position involves collaborating with HR and IT to ensure compliance and support transitions from legacy systems to Workday, with a strong focus on solution design and post-go-live optimization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience configuring Workday Modules: Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence.
• Proven success in transitioning a historical system to Workday.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Capture configuration needs through current system and state analysis.
• Establish configuration and implementation of Workday Time Tracking.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements.

Skills

Workday Modules configuration

Payroll operations knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

ADP eTime

UKG Kronos

Job description

Title: Workday Analyst – Time & Attendance

Location: 100% Remote (will work CST/CDT hours)

Duration: 6-month contract opportunity

Work Requirements: , Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

We are seeking an experienced Workday Analyst – Time & Attendance for a 6-month remote contract role (CST/CDT hours). This position will play a key role in transitioning from ADP eTime to Workday Time Tracking across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, ensuring compliance with labor laws, CBAs, and company policies. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence configuration experience, with proven success in system migrations and large-scale HR projects. This role requires strong collaboration with HR, Payroll, and IT stakeholders, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to design scalable, compliant solutions while supporting testing, integration, and post-go-live optimization.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Capture configuration needs through current system and state analysis
• Establish configuration and implementation of Workday Time Tracking across the U.S. and Puerto Rico
• Drive the transition from ADP eTime to Workday, ensuring minimal disruption and high adoption
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and design scalable solutions
• Support system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure accurate payroll and time data for non-union and union populations
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, union CBA requirements, company policies, and data governance standards
• Provide post-go-live support and optimization recommendations
• Configure Workday business processes for time tracking workflows
• Recommend best practices and manage time entry rules, schedules, and validation criteria
• Set up time entry validation rules for shift workers to prevent overlapping or missing entries
• Implement eligibility rules for time calculation based on location and job profile
• Collaborate on requirement gathering and solutioning of Workday Time Tracking
• Collaborate with HRIS and IT teams to ensure seamless data flows across modules and support integration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience configuring Workday Modules: Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence.
• Proven success in transitioning a historical system to Workday.
• Strong understanding of payroll operations, absence policies, and time tracking workflows within Workday.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Preferred Skills:
• Workday HCM or Payroll certification.
• Experience in large-scale HR systems projects.
• Familiarity with Workday integrations and reporting tools.
• Proven success in transitioning from ADP eTime to Workday.
• Workday Certification
• Knowledge of ADP eTime and UKG Kronos Time clocks

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, projects, 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.