Workday HRIS Specialist - Payroll & Time Tracking Expert

Accurate-Background,-Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Accurate Background, Inc. is seeking a Workday HRIS Specialist to support and optimize our Workday environment, focusing on Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and reporting capabilities.

You will partner with HR, Payroll, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient systems. You will serve as a subject matter expert for configuration and reporting, with backup support for Benefits and Compensation modules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HRIS, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of HRIS experience with at least 3 years of Workday configuration.
• Experience with Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking modules.
• Experience building Workday reports and dashboards.
• Understanding of Workday architecture and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking modules including business processes, eligibility rules, calculations, and accruals.
• Support design, testing, deployment, and enhancement of Workday functionality.
• Troubleshoot system issues and partner with stakeholders to resolve defects.
• Serve as SME for Payroll and Time Tracking configuration and system support.
• Ensure payroll compliance through accurate system configuration and audits.
• Develop and maintain Workday reports.
• Create dashboards and analytics to support data‑driven decision making.
• Maintain data integrity through audits, validations, and governance practices.
• Manage EIB uploads and maintain system data tables.
• Support HRIS projects, including testing and Workday releases.
• Provide backup support for Benefits and Compensation modules.

Skills

Workday configuration

HRIS

Payroll

Time Tracking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRIS (or related field)

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Accurate Background, Inc. is seeking a Workday HRIS Specialist to support and optimize our Workday environment, focusing on Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and reporting capabilities.

You will partner with HR, Payroll, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient systems. You will serve as a subject matter expert for configuration and reporting, with backup support for Benefits and Compensation modules.