Senior HRIS Analyst
Pennant
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Own the design, configuration, and ongoing optimization of Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking
- Lead Workday semi‑annual releases, including impact analysis, testing, documentation, and deployment
- Act as the escalation point for complex payroll, time, and absence issues
- Configure payroll processing, earnings, deductions, and payroll schedules
- Maintain U.S. payroll compliance across federal, state, and local requirements
- Provide Tier 3 support for payroll, time, and absence system and data issues
- Build and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, audits, and calculated fields
- Mentor HRIS and payroll system resources and promote Workday best practices
Requirements
- 7+ years of Workday experience
- 5+ years supporting Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence
- Strong U.S. payroll expertise in multi‑state, complex environments (5,000+ employees)
- Hands‑on experience with Workday configuration, reporting, integrations, and release management
- Experience supporting SOX‑controlled payroll environments
- Workday certifications in U.S. Payroll, Time Tracking, and/or Absence preferred
- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and deliver compliant, scalable solutions.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Learning and development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Workday PayrollWorkday AbsenceWorkday Time Trackingpayroll processingreportingintegrationsrelease managementconfigurationtestingdocumentation
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationcommunication
Certifications
Workday U.S. PayrollWorkday Time TrackingWorkday Absence