HRIS Analyst – Time, Absence, Payroll & Scheduling

ACE Hardware•Oak Brook, IL

4d•$76,300 - $95,500

About The Position

The HRIS Analyst – Time, Absence, Payroll & Scheduling is responsible for the administration and ongoing optimization of Workday Time Tracking, Absence Management, Payroll, and Scheduling modules. In this role, you will partner closely with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient processing across time and pay-related functions. You will serve as a subject matter expert for assigned functional areas, providing day-to-day system support, troubleshooting complex issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role plays a critical part in maintaining data integrity and supporting system enhancements that impact a large employee population. The position reports to the HRIS Manager and works collaboratively within the HRIS team to support organizational goals.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with testing, audits, and data validation
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to collaborate with HR, Payroll, and business partners

Nice To Haves

HRIS system support
Hands-on Workday Time Tracking, Absence, and Payroll experience
Familiarity with: Time Tracking concepts (time entry, time blocks, overtime)
Absence types (PTO, sick, vacation, unpaid)
Payroll basics (earnings, deductions, pay periods)
Schedules and how they impact time/pay

Responsibilities

Administer, and optimize Workday Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll, and Scheduling
Manage day-to-day transactions and ongoing system maintenance
Create and maintain simple to complex EIB integrations
Design and execute test plans for system updates and migrations
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, troubleshooting issues and resolving system defects
Perform routine audits to ensure data accuracy and integrity
Gather requirements and support business requests for configuration changes
Develop documentation and training materials for system changes and enhancements
Collaborate with Senior Analysts and escalate complex issues as needed

Benefits

Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
Identity theft protection