Workday Systems Sr. Analyst - Payroll, Benefits, Absence (Location Flexible

RSM US LLP•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$81,900 - $139,700•Remote

About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Advanced working knowledge of Workday Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, or other HRIS platforms required.
Ability to establish, document, and improve business processes required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
Ability to gather, document, and translate business requirements into scalable system solutions required.
One-on-one and small group training skills required.
4+ years of relevant experience required.
Ability to lead, supervise, direct, and review the results of projects or assignments required.
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and provide oversight for Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking technology initiatives required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Workday payroll processing, time tracking operations, absence management, accruals, and pay calculations preferred.
Experience supporting Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking solutions preferred.
Experience supporting payroll processing cycles, time tracking operations, absence management activities, testing, configuration, and stakeholder management preferred

Responsibilities

Special projects, as assigned, related to researching, specifying, developing, testing, and implementing enhancements to Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking processes and technologies.
Works with project teams to ensure proposed solutions align with business requirements and maximize value to stakeholders across Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking.
Researches new technologies and Workday capabilities related to Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking and recommends adoption where appropriate.
Defines requirements for system enhancements, payroll processing (including pay calculations and retro), time tracking operations, and absence management processes.
Performs gap analysis, develops acceptance criteria, and recommends solutions to improve employee and manager experiences.
Collaborates with internal IT and HR stakeholders to configure and support Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking functionality in alignment with Talent Technology strategy.
Works with project teams to evaluate system defects, assess business impact, and develop remediation plans.
Gather requirements and conduct discovery sessions with HR, Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and business leaders using techniques including interviews, workshops, surveys, process analysis, prototyping, and focus groups.
Document business requirements, configuration needs, security considerations, and reporting requirements related to Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking processes.
Validate requirements with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Analyze and prioritize requirements with stakeholders, project sponsors, and project managers.
Organize, model, and document business processes and system requirements related to payroll processing, pay calculations, time tracking operations, absence management, and accruals.
Support solution design, testing, and deployment activities while ensuring alignment with Workday best practices.
Monitor Workday integrations, business processes, and automations supporting Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking for unusual behavior or system failures.
Identify and remediate issues when possible; manage tickets with IT, internal teams, and external vendors as needed.
Support payroll processing cycles (on-cycle and off-cycle), time tracking operations, absence management activities, testing activities, and production deployments.
Implement monitoring, logging, and notification processes to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Provide coaching and leadership to Talent Technology staff.
Develop and deliver training to Talent Technology team members, HR partners, and system administrators on Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking functionality.
Support governance, process documentation, testing standards, release management, and continuous improvement initiatives related to Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking.