[Remote] HRIS Analyst (Workday Configuration)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue Star Partners is seeking an experienced HRIS Analyst with a strong background in Workday configuration. The role involves enhancing and maintaining HR systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency, while being responsible for configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Workday.

Responsibilities

• Own the configuration and ongoing optimization of Workday, with a focus on Payroll, Time Tracking and/or Absence integrations
• Administer multiple HR systems, including SAP SuccessFactors (performance) and Infor WFM Workbrain (time and attendance), ensuring seamless functionality and data flow
• Collaborate with IT and HR teams to optimize business processes and system integrations across Workday and adjacent platforms
• Build and maintain reports and dashboards to ensure accurate insights for compensation, headcount, time entry, and payroll metrics
• Provide tier-2/3 system support to HR users and business partners; develop and deliver training on new features and functionality
• Maintain thorough documentation for system configuration, workflows, and end-user procedures to ensure clarity and compliance
• Manage system security roles and ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, internal controls, and data privacy standards

Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in HRIS or HR Technology, with direct hands-on Workday configuration experience required
• Strong knowledge of Workday modules including Payroll, Absence and/or Time Tracking
• Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors and Infor WFM Workbrain is a plus
• Experience configuring business processes, security roles, calculated fields, and reporting tools within Workday
• Ability to troubleshoot data or system issues independently and implement scalable solutions
• Exposure to system upgrades, implementations, and cross-platform data integrations
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Workday reporting tools
• Analytical mindset with the ability to derive insights from large datasets
• Ability to translate business needs into system requirements and technical configurations
• Clear, professional communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Organized, detail-oriented, and responsive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Experience in regulated or multi-state work environments is a plus

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