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Workday HRIS Analyst
Kforce Technology StaffingHouston, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 3 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Workday HRIS Analyst in Houston, TX.
Summary:
The Senior HRIS Analyst serves as the functional subject matter expert for Workday Core HCM, leading configuration, support, optimization, and continuous improvement of Core HCM processes throughout the employee lifecycle. This role manages the full lifecycle of Workday initiatives, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, implementation, and ongoing support while ensuring data integrity and scalable HR solutions.
Responsibilities:
* Serve as the primary functional owner for Workday Core HCM
* Support and optimize employee lifecycle processes, including Hire, Onboarding, Change Job, Termination, and Organizational Assignments
* Configure and maintain business processes, validations, condition rules, notifications, and worker data management
* Lead Workday enhancements, releases, and projects from design through production support
* Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Legal, IT, and global stakeholders to deliver business solutions
* Troubleshoot complex system, process, and data issues through root cause analysis
* Support Workday biannual releases, testing, and feature adoption
* Identify automation and process improvement opportunities
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
* 10+ years of HRIS experience supporting Workday Core HCM
* Strong experience with Workday business process configuration, worker data, organizational structures, and lifecycle transactions
* Experience supporting implementations, enhancements, releases, and production support
* Knowledge of Workday integrations with Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Talent, Learning, Time Tracking, Security, and Integrations
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Workday Core HCM certification preferred
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Workday HRIS Analyst in Houston, TX.
Summary:
The Senior HRIS Analyst serves as the functional subject matter expert for Workday Core HCM, leading configuration, support, optimization, and continuous improvement of Core HCM processes throughout the employee lifecycle. This role manages the full lifecycle of Workday initiatives, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, implementation, and ongoing support while ensuring data integrity and scalable HR solutions.
Responsibilities:
* Serve as the primary functional owner for Workday Core HCM
* Support and optimize employee lifecycle processes, including Hire, Onboarding, Change Job, Termination, and Organizational Assignments
* Configure and maintain business processes, validations, condition rules, notifications, and worker data management
* Lead Workday enhancements, releases, and projects from design through production support
* Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Legal, IT, and global stakeholders to deliver business solutions
* Troubleshoot complex system, process, and data issues through root cause analysis
* Support Workday biannual releases, testing, and feature adoption
* Identify automation and process improvement opportunities
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
* 10+ years of HRIS experience supporting Workday Core HCM
* Strong experience with Workday business process configuration, worker data, organizational structures, and lifecycle transactions
* Experience supporting implementations, enhancements, releases, and production support
* Knowledge of Workday integrations with Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Talent, Learning, Time Tracking, Security, and Integrations
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Workday Core HCM certification preferred
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Skills
Continuous Improvement
HRIS
LESS
Onboarding
Payroll
Process Improvement
Recruiting
Requirements Gathering
Root Cause Analysis
Workday
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