Senior HRIS Analyst

William Blair • Chicago, IL

1h • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Senior HRIS Analyst is a key member of William Blair’s Human Resources Information Systems team. The role leads benefits-related administration and time and absence processes, while providing secondary support for payroll operations. As a subject matter expert in leave management, vacation and sick time administration, payroll audits, and HR data reporting, the analyst partners with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance, and Finance teams to support accurate employee data, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and effective HR technology processes.

The role supports Workday and handles complex HR- and payroll-related transactions, system testing and enhancements, and continuous process improvement across HR operations. It also provides subject matter expertise and serves as a secondary escalation point for complex HRIS, payroll, and operational issues. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, or HR operations experience.
• Experience supporting HR technology systems; Workday experience is preferred.
• Advanced reporting and data analysis skills.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Leave Administration.
• Experience supporting audits, data validation, and compliance activities.

Nice To Haves

• Workday certification or advanced Workday functional experience.
• Experience supporting system implementations and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Workday Time and Absence lead, administering leave programs and maintaining vacation and sick time plans.
• Manage annual updates and configuration changes related to time off, leave, and absence programs.
• Own U.S. payroll audit preparation, including time file validation, payroll reporting, and vacation payout audits.
• Support payroll operations by researching and resolving time, absence, and vacation-related discrepancies.
• Prepare and deliver payroll reports, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation.
• Create, maintain, and administer payroll earning and deduction codes, with a focus on international payroll support.
• Generate HR data requests, reports, analytics, and ad hoc reporting for HR and business stakeholders.
• Maintain data integrity through ongoing audits, validations, and compliance reviews.
• Develop and maintain HRIS documentation, standard operating procedures, quick reference guides, and training materials.
• Support Workday testing, system enhancements, and release activities related to Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, and Payroll.
• Assist with internal audits, regulatory compliance activities, and remediation tracking.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and other stakeholders to improve processes and operational efficiency.
• Participate in HR technology implementations, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a secondary escalation point for complex HRIS, payroll, and operational issues.
• Provide subject matter expertise and support to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient HR and payroll processes.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Maven family and fertility benefit
• Parental leave, including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement
• Other voluntary benefits
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus based on company, business unit, and individual performance, and/or commission-based incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior