Workday HRIS Analyst (Payroll Timekeeping & Absence)

Company Generac Power Systems

Name Workday HRIS Analyst (Payroll Timekeeping & Absence)

Req # 64697

Employment Type Full Time

Shift 1st

Our Workday HRIS Analyst will offer top-notch functional and technical support for the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) function. They will serve as a key resource and expert on Workday system functionality in areas such as Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and Scheduling. Working alongside the Director of Global HR Technology, this role will help plan, design, develop, test, and deploy new global HR technology solutions, enhance existing systems, and implement continuous process improvements. Additionally, this analyst will consult with HR Partners and business stakeholders to identify data and reporting requirements and provide effective solutions to those needs while delivering top-notch customer service.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gathers, defines and implements system requirements, including but not limited to preparing and executing functional and technical specifications, test plans, system testing, and development of processes and procedures.

• Performs advanced system configurations including core tables, eligibility rules, business processes, workflows, notifications, calculated fields, and plan setup.

• Identify, verify, design, and implement system enhancements and business process improvements for key HR processes.

• Performs day-to-day operations, maintenance, and functionality for HR systems, including but not limited to system upgrades, troubleshooting root cause analysis and resolving issues.

• Represent HR Systems team with cross-functional, HRIS-related projects, including implementation, system enhancements, creating functional specifications, managing change control, and all testing.

• Lead and develop internal processes to maintain business process models, testing scenario templates, and all systems-related training materials.

• Configures and maintains user security roles. Collaborates with the HR team regarding the proper security needed for creating/modifying security roles and ensuring effective business processes. Ensures roles are created properly and contain the proper access to HR systems. Assigns and maintains user access. Implements safeguards to ensure employee data privacy and protection.

• Review current HR system functionality for possible improvements, troubleshooting issues, testing new features, and developing and delivering end-user training materials.

• Plan and execute unit, integration, and acceptance testing; and create specifications for systems to meet approved business requirements.

• Participates in biannual release / enhance processes to review functionality, impact analysis, configuration and testing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 6 years’ experience

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience with Workday supporting at least 2 of the functional areas including payroll, absence, time tracking.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong project management and process management skills

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of HR processes, procedures, and policies to translate business requirements into the system.

• Experience diagnosing, isolating, and resolving issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and facilitate teams to identify and implement solutions to complex problems.

• Position requires compliance with legal requirements and strict confidentiality of records and information.

• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, accuracy, problem-solving, critical thinking

• Strong time and project management skills

• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with all levels of employees and management

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”