Senior HRIS Analyst - Workday Specialist

The Senior HRIS Analyst will serve as a hands-on functional expert in Workday’s Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and Scheduling modules. This role partners closely with HR, Payroll, and IT to configure and optimize the system, ensure compliance with labor/timekeeping laws, and support scalable global operations.

This is an on-site position in Houston, TX. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available. Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Configure, support, and optimize Workday Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and Scheduling modules
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT on system enhancements, testing, and deployment
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure successful testing, deployment and provide post-go-live support.

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• Troubleshoot issues, and document resolutions for internal knowledge sharing
• Build and maintain reports within Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and Scheduling
• Participate in broader HR Systems and Shared Services initiatives as needed

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of Workday HCM experience, with deep expertise in Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and Scheduling (additional Workday modules a plus)
• 7+ years of Workday consulting or SME experience on medium-to-large-scale HRIS implementations
• Workday certification in Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and/or Scheduling
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
• Strong report writing ability within relevant Workday modules
• Experience supporting Canadian and international time tracking operations, including local labor law and absence policy compliance
• Strong understanding of HR systems and processes

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• Ability to lead design sessions, manage project plans, and deliver results while handling multiple engagements simultaneously
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills for complex technical and process challenges
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership

• Preferred Qualifications:Experience transitioning from ADP eTime to Workday Time Tracking (data mapping, testing, go-live readiness)
• Experience with Dormakaba Time Clocks integrated with Workday Time Tracking
• Prior Workday implementation experience
• Familiarity with Workday Releases testing cycle

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