HCM Product Analyst – Workday, Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll

Huron

HCM Product Analyst responsible for Workday Time Tracking, Absence, and Payroll modules. Analyzing requirements and optimizing configurations across various Workday functionalities.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday HCM, specifically in Time Tracking, Absence, and Payroll modules, while effectively analyzing business requirements and optimizing configurations. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for partnering with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Workday HCMTime Tracking ConfigurationAbsence ManagementPayroll ProcessingMicrosoft Office 365

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Hard Skills

Workday Time TrackingWorkday AbsenceWorkday PayrollData AnalysisConfiguration Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Workday ReportingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Business Requirements AnalysisCross-Functional TeamsTesting and ValidationData UpdatesBulk Data Loads

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a Workday HCM Product Analyst with primary responsibility for the Time Tracking, Absence, and Payroll modules
Analyze business requirements, design solutions, and optimize configurations across Workday modules
Partner with stakeholders to identify needs and deliver effective solutions
Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday functionality to support business objectives
Prepare and manage mass data updates and bulk data loads
Collaborate with Finance, Reporting, Integrations, and other teams
Lead and support testing, validation, and deployment activities for Workday system releases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with at least 1-2 years of experience in Workday HCM Time Tracking, Absence and/or Payroll
Prior experience with Workday Time, Absence and/or Payroll tools & concepts and configuration experience is desired
Experience working in cross-functional teams preferred
Prior exposure to a reporting tool – Workday reporting or similar preferred
Strong ability to use Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills, oral and written

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision coverage
annual incentive compensation program
401(k) plan with a generous employer match
employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off policy
paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Wellness Program providing free annual health screenings and coaching