Sr. Workday Benefits Analyst

Job Description

Title : Sr. Workday Benefits Analyst

Location : Onsite in Houston, TX

Type : Direct Hire

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Workday Benefits Analyst to support an upcoming Workday HCM implementation for a global organization. This role will focus on the configuration, optimization, and integration of Workday Benefits and Workday Compensation modules. The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience in Workday Benefits configuration and project delivery, with strong knowledge of Compensation processes and post–go-live support.

This is a hands-on, functional role that partners closely with HR, Total Rewards, Payroll, and Technology teams to ensure seamless delivery of Workday functionality — emphasizing benefits strategy, compliance, and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Workday Benefits Subject Matter Expert (SME), leading configuration, testing, implementation, and maintenance of Benefits functionality.
• Manage benefits eligibility rules, plans, rates, enrollment events, and vendor integrations.
• Lead and support system updates, enhancements, and release management specific to Benefits.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Total Rewards teams to ensure accurate administration of benefit deductions, enrollments, and data integrity.
• Support Workday Compensation processes, including merit, bonus, and stock plans.
• Participate in cross-functional projects involving Compensation and Benefits to ensure data consistency and aligned employee experiences.
• Troubleshoot system issues, test new functionality, and recommend process and configuration improvements.
• Develop and maintain documentation, dashboards, and reports to support compliance, auditing, and analytics.
• Stay current with Workday releases, benefits compliance regulations, and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications