Senior HRIS Analyst – Workday Time Tracking, Scheduling, and Payroll

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Senior HRIS Analyst – Workday Time Tracking, Scheduling, and Payroll

The Senior HRIS Analyst – Workday Time Tracking, Scheduling, and Payroll plays a key role in supporting the global Human Resources function by managing configuration, optimization, and integration of Workday Time Tracking, Scheduling, Payroll, and Absence modules. This role is ideal for a seasoned Workday professional with direct experience migrating from ADP eTime to Workday Time Tracking, especially within multinational, compliance-driven environments.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in Workday Time and Scheduling configurations, project delivery, and post-go-live support. This is a hands-on, functional role that collaborates closely with HR, Payroll, and IT to deliver system enhancements, ensure compliance with local labor/timekeeping laws, and enable scalable global operations. Experience with time tracking, scheduling, payroll, and absence management is required.

This position is on-site in Houston, TX, and requires full-time office presence—remote or hybrid work is not available. Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

- Serve as a detail-oriented and analytical resource with Workday certification in Time Tracking (TT), Scheduling, and Payroll (PY).

- Configure, support, and optimize the Workday Time Tracking, Scheduling and Payroll modules.

- Provide analytical and technical support for Time Tracking, Scheduling and Payroll processes.

- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful deployment and post-go-live support (experience in this area is a plus).

- Leverage intermediate to advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and issue resolution.

- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Workday Time Tracking, Scheduling and Payroll.

- Document processes, configurations, and resolutions for internal knowledge sharing.

- Participate in broader HR Systems and Shared Services initiatives as needed.

Education And/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant work experience

- 10+ years of Workday HCM experience in key product areas including Time Tracking, Scheduling, Payroll, and Absence Management. Experience in additional Workday modules is a plus. - 7+ years of Workday consulting or SME experience on medium to large-scale HRIS projects, specifically within Time Tracking, Payroll, and Scheduling preferred

- Proven expertise in transitioning from ADP eTime to Workday Time Tracking, including data mapping, testing, and go-live readiness.

- Strong understanding of HR systems and processes.

- Experience supporting international payroll and time tracking operations, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, holidays, and absence policies.

- Workday certification (or ability to certify) in relevant HCM modules and demonstrated ability to deploy solutions effectively.

- Familiarity with international HR and/or payroll is a plus.

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence senior leadership, both internally and externally.

- Skilled in leading design sessions and driving collaborative, effective outcomes.

- Proven ability to manage project plans and deliver results.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.

- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex technical and process challenges.

Other Skills And Abilities

- Strong knowledge of HR systems and processes, including business process concepts such as process mapping, design, and performance management.

- Proven ability to manage multiple projects with a focus on delivering excellent customer service.

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive, open relationships with customers and peers.

- Proficient in report writing and query development.

- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and produce accurate, professional, and timely documentation.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the flexibility to collaborate across various departments and organizational levels.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

- Usually, normal office working conditions.

- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.