Workday Systems Analyst

Tate & Lyle • Hoffman Estates, IL

1d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Workday System Analyst is a key member of the Global HR People Systems team. This role serves as a subject matter expert in Workday US Payroll , Benefits (including Open Enrolment), Time Tracking , and Advanced Compensation , with strong foundational knowledge of HCM, Absence, and Performance. The position is responsible for Level 2 and Level 3 support, stakeholder engagement, and delivering system updates, enhancements, and strategic projects.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with Workday US Payroll & Benefits, including configuration and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Talent, Performance, and Compensation.
• In-depth understanding of the US payroll lifecycle.
• Proven experience in global projects and stakeholder management.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple workstreams

Responsibilities

• Payroll Support: Optimize Workday payroll configurations (Earnings, Deductions, Pay Groups).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in partnership with the US Payroll Manager to ensure seamless payroll delivery.
• Benefits Support: Configure benefits plans, manage Open Enrollment, and ensure accurate integrations with payroll and third-party vendors.
• Release Management: Review Workday release notes, assess impacts, and lead testing and deployment of new features and functionality.
• System Support: Resolve cases across Workday modules promptly, escalating to external partners when necessary.
• Roadmap Delivery: Own assigned roadmap workstreams, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Collaboration: Partner with People Services to resolve employee queries effectively collaborating to build team capability for enhanced first-line support.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverages
• Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Additional benefits at not cost to employee such as: Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more!
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees