Senior HRIS Analyst – Workday (Time Tracking & Absence)

Job Title: Senior HRIS Analyst – Workday (Time Tracking & Absence)
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite) Candidates must be willing to work onsite.

Work Arrangement: Full-Time, 5 days, 100% Onsite | No Remote or Hybrid Options

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Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior HRIS Analyst with deep expertise in Workday Time Tracking, Absence, Leave Management, and Scheduling. This role will be responsible for configuring, optimizing, and supporting Workday functionality while partnering with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to enhance system performance, ensure compliance, and support global workforce operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and Scheduling modules.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, and IT teams on system enhancements, implementations, testing, and deployments.
• Lead functional testing, deployment readiness, and post-go-live support activities.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and document resolutions and technical processes.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Workday reports related to time tracking, absence, leave, and scheduling.
• Support international timekeeping operations and ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and absence policies.
• Participate in HRIS, Shared Services, and broader HR technology initiatives.
• Lead design discussions, coordinate project activities, and manage multiple priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of Workday HCM experience, with strong hands-on expertise in Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and Scheduling.
• 7+ years of Workday consulting, implementation, or functional SME experience supporting medium-to-large-scale HRIS implementations.
• Workday certification in Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and/or Scheduling.
• Strong Workday reporting and configuration capabilities.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.
• Experience supporting Canadian and international timekeeping operations, including labor law and absence policy compliance.
• Strong understanding of HRIS processes and integrations with HR and Payroll systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience migrating from ADP eTime to Workday Time Tracking.
• Experience with Dormakaba time clocks integrated with Workday.
• Workday implementation and deployment experience.
• Familiarity with Workday release testing cycles.

Important: This is a fully onsite position in Houston, TX. Candidates must be willing to work onsite.