Sr. HRIS Analyst – Absence, Time Tracking and Payroll

HEI Hotels and Resorts • Norwalk, CT

11d • $72,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Sr. HRIS Analyst – Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll is directly responsible for the design, development and support of Workday Absence and Time Tracking. This position will collaborate closely with stakeholders across HR, IT and Finance to deliver scalable solutions, ensure data accuracy and support ongoing Workday enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field (preferred)
• Expert-level hands-on experience configuring Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll is required
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Solid understanding of core HR business processes and interdependencies with Payroll, IT, and Finance

Nice To Haves

• Hospitality industry experience a strong plus
• Prior experience with Workday acquisitions, data loads, and configuration a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally to company properties

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll functionality, configuration, and best practices.
• Design, configure, and maintain absence plans, accruals, time entry codes, time calculations, work schedules, and related business processes.
• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate gross‑to‑net outcomes, compliance with federal/state/local regulations, and seamless end‑to‑end processing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to time entry, time approvals, accrual calculations, leave eligibility, and payroll results.
• Support annual and cyclical processes such as year‑end payroll, PTO resets, and policy updates.
• Analyze system impacts of policy changes and recommend scalable configuration solutions.
• Collaborate with Operations and HR to optimize workforce timekeeping practices and ensure accurate labor reporting.
• Design, build, and maintain reports and dashboards, including Advanced, Matrix, and Composite reports.
• Configure Discovery Boards and Worksheets to deliver actionable insights to HR and business leaders.
• Audit and validate HR data for accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable reporting solutions.
• Provide post-production support across Workday HCM modules.
• Support testing and configuration efforts for system upgrades and new functionality.
• Play a key role in onboarding new acquisitions—including data migration, system setup, and testing.
• Respond to and resolve tickets in the HRIS queue efficiently.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a knowledge-sharing culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
• For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.
• Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
• HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.
• Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.
• Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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