Senior HRIS Analyst

National Indemnity Company

Senior HRIS Analyst managing Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking systems for NICO National Indemnity Company. Enhancing HRIS operations and facilitating system improvements across departments.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs, builds, tests, maintains and enhances business processes within HRIS according to company policy and guidelines.
Participates in bi-annual Workday releases to identify opportunities to enhance our environment in alignment with the HR Technology roadmap.
Serves as subject matter expert for Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking
Coordinates or supports the needs of other teams within and outside of the HR department that impact HR systems.
Continuously increases technical and industry trend knowledge by participating in Workday Community and other forums
Performs special projects or related duties as assigned or as situation dictates.
Serve as technical support for Workday U.S. Payroll, specializing in resolving intricate issues and providing expert guidance to the payroll team.
Take ownership of configuring and maintaining Workday U.S. Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking modules, ensuring precise and streamlined processing of payroll data with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
Foster seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams including Compensation and Benefits to elicit requirements, offer advanced technical solutions, and lead delivery of system enhancements.
Organize and lead meetings with stakeholder group, contributing insights, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Create documentation of processes, configurations, and issue resolutions, ensuring comprehensive records are readily accessible.
Exhibit effective communication skills when liaising with end-users, vendors, and team members, delivering articulate and succinct technical guidance.
Troubleshoot system issues, analyze root causes, and implement solutions.
In collaboration with HR teams, complete all needed unit testing and applicable documentation prior to implementation related to all business processes, updates, upgrades, and project work.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field or equivalent
5 or more years HRIS Workday experience
Prior role supporting Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking (PATT)
Experience with Workday Reporting and Security
MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Business Workflow and System Configuration
Software implementation and development
Knowledge and understanding of HRIS functional areas

Benefits

Comp & perks

up to 15 days of vacation time
65 days (85 day maximum in a two-year period) of sick pay
up to 20 days of paid parental time
seven paid holidays
two floating holidays
potential for a discretionary bonus
retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%
Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents
dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally
100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program
subsidized downtown parking
competitive time off policies including parental leave
Employee Assistance program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Workday PayrollWorkday AbsenceWorkday Time TrackingWorkday ReportingWorkday SecurityBusiness WorkflowSystem ConfigurationSoftware ImplementationHRIS Functional AreasTechnical Support

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingDocumentationStakeholder EngagementTechnical GuidanceRoot Cause AnalysisProject ManagementTeam LeadershipOrganizational Skills

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in MathematicsEquivalent Degree