Senior HRIS Time and Absence (Workday) Analyst

RXO, Inc. • Chicago, IL

3d • $79,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

The HRIS Analyst, Time & Absence is responsible for the administration, support, and optimization of Workday Time Tracking and Absence. This role partners with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate system configuration, data integrity, reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency. The analyst serves as a subject matter expert, driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting scalable solutions that enhance the employee experience and support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of HRIS, timekeeping, payroll, or HR technology experience, preferably within a multinational organization.
• Experience supporting Workday Time Tracking and Absence.
• Experience with Workday reporting, business process configuration, and security administration.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of HR systems, data governance, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical system solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Effective project coordination and organizational skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for leveraging technology to improve HR operations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting payroll, benefits, recruiting, and talent management processes.
• Experience with Workday implementations, upgrades, or integrations.
• Workday certification(s).
• Experience in a SOX-compliant or publicly traded environment.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday Time Tracking and Absence, including eligibility rules, calculations, schedules, and business processes.
• Troubleshoot system issues and partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve them.
• Support system releases, enhancements, testing, and implementation activities.
• Maintain system documentation, procedures, and configuration records.
• Ensure compliance with U.S., Canada, and Mexico wage and employment laws.
• Partner with Payroll to support time off plans, earnings code mapping, and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate and reliable workforce data across HR systems.
• Perform audits, reconciliations, data corrections, and mass data updates.
• Support SOX controls and compliance requirements.
• Monitor data quality and ensure adherence to governance standards.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to support HR and business decision-making.
• Analyze workforce data and provide actionable insights.
• Validate reporting accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll audit and reconciliation reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation and system enhancements.
• Gather requirements and recommend scalable HR technology solutions.
• Participate in system implementations, integrations, and optimization initiatives.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), deployment activities, and change management efforts.
• Train and support users on Workday functionality and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement

What This Job Offers

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