HRIS Administrator

Q2 Software • Austin, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Q2 is seeking an HR Administrator to serve as a functional and technical subject-matter expert for the Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll modules within our Workday HCM platform. In this role, you will own the day-to-day configuration, administration, and integrity of these modules while partnering closely with Total Rewards, Benefits, and Payroll leadership to deliver a seamless employee experience. Experience with Workday Benefits and Compensation modules is a plus, as this role will also provide backup support for those functions. You bring proven Workday hands-on expertise and motivated to drive continuous improvement across the HR technology landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HRIS experience with a strong focus on Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll module configuration and administration.
• Strong understanding of HCM design, structure, functions, and processes, including business process workflows, advanced reporting capabilities, and overall system compliance.
• Working knowledge of the following HR business domains: Absence Management, Time Tracking, and Payroll.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and effective communicator capable of translating complex technical configurations into clear guidance for HR and business stakeholders.
• Self-starter with a strong desire to seek optimal solutions, share discoveries with colleagues, and drive exceptional results.
• Excellent customer service skills and enthusiasm for developing strong partnerships with internal users and leadership.
• Experience with management of SOX/internal compliance audits preferred.
• This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday Benefits and Compensation modules is a plus, as this role will provide backup support for those functions.
• Experience supporting global Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll programs across multiple countries and diverse employee populations preferred.
• Experience working on HRIS or HR Operations teams in a global company, including supporting system configuration and end-user training across geographies preferred.
• Familiarity with HR technology integrations, including payroll, benefits carrier feeds, and third-party systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll modules; serve as the primary functional and technical expert for these domains, while providing backup support for Benefits and Compensation module administration.
• Design and configure multi-step business processes, including leave plans, time tracking rules, and payroll-related configurations, and lead end-to-end testing cycles, confirming downstream impacts with stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Workday configuration, calculation, and reporting issues by designing durable fixes and evaluating cross-system impacts using systems thinking.
• Ensure data accuracy and system integrity across Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll, including audits and reconciliation with Payroll; lead audit data work and implement data quality improvements.
• Write, maintain, and support standard and custom Workday reports and dashboards; ensure system outputs comply with controls and proactively surface insights to stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive system documentation, including configuration workbooks, test results, and help guides across all assigned modules.
• Review, assess, and recommend improvements to HRIS workflows, user experience, and system processes; design scalable solutions that reduce manual effort and drive operational efficiency.
• Design and implement multi-step automations that streamline HR workflows; integrate AI-enabled tools to improve accuracy and delivery speed.
• Develop and maintain end-user procedures, guidelines, training materials, and documentation; own training design and delivery for system updates and platform change readiness.
• Lead requirements definition and solution validation with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders; serve as a trusted advisor recommending system improvements grounded in user feedback and business needs.
• Lead project workstreams for Workday module implementations and enhancements, aligning system decisions to project goals and driving cross-functional alignment.
• Facilitate strong business partnerships with internal stakeholders, keeping all relevant parties informed, enabling meaningful feedback loops, and representing the HR Technology team with excellence.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree