Workday Functional Analyst
Posted at: 10/02/2025
Remote, TX
Onsite - IT - Business Systems / Data / Analyst - Contract - Job ID: 25-16490
Role: Workday Analyst – Absence
Duration: Contract
Location: Remote – Candidates must work CST zone 8-5
Interviews: 2 – 3 rounds via TEAMS
Workday Absence – Key Responsibilities
- Establish configuration and implementation of Workday Absence across the U.S. and Puerto Rico
- Capture configuration needs through current system and state analysis
- Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and design scalable solutions
- Support system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure accurate absence data for non-union and union populations
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, union CBA requirements, company policies, and data governance standards
- Provide post-go-live support and optimization recommendations
- Configure Workday business processes for absence workflows
- Configure absence types such as Paid Time Off (PTO), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Jury Duty, etc.
- Customize absence plans based on tenure, employment type, state, exemption status and union CBA requirements
- Implement eligibility rules for absence plans based on location, job profile, etc.
- Partner on integration builds for time-off balance management (limited sites) inbound and outbound
- Collaborate on requirement gathering and solutioning of Workday Absence
- Collaborate with HRIS and IT teams to ensure seamless data flows across modules and support integration
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience configuring Workday Modules: Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence.
- Proven success in transitioning historical system to Workday.
- Strong understanding of payroll operations, absence policies, and time tracking workflows within Workday.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Preferred Skills:
- Workday HCM or Payroll certification.
- Experience in large-scale HR systems projects.
- Familiarity with Workday integrations and reporting tools.
- Proven success in transitioning from ADP eTime to Workday.
- Workday Certification
- Knowledge of ADP eTime and UKG Kronos Time clocks
Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay, 401(k)
- Retirement plan
- …and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a leading expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our tailored offerings include a wide variety of professional services, project solutions, managed services, and talent resources, all bolstered by our strategic partnerships with cutting-edge technology services. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at www.inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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