HR IT Analyst - Workday Configuration (Absence & Compensation)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : HR IT Analyst – Workday Configuration (Absence & Compensation)

Location : Remote – Preference given to candidates based in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Maryland, or Virginia

Period : 10 months (Contract-to-Hire)

Hours / Week : 40 hours

Rate : $30 – $35 / hour

Contract Type : W-2 only (No visa sponsorship or subcontracting)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Workday HR IT Analyst with direct, hands-on configuration experience to support a growing ERP environment, with a specific focus on the Absence Management and Compensation modules. The successful candidate will be responsible for configuring union pay rule automation, supporting across-the-board compensation increases, and contributing to system improvements tied to a unionized workforce.

This is a technical configuration role, not a business analyst position. The analyst will work closely with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to implement and maintain Workday configurations that meet business and compliance needs. Exposure to Workday Adaptive Planning is a strong plus.

Scope of Services

This position supports the configuration and maintenance of key HRIS processes in Workday, especially for Absence, Compensation, and Payroll-adjacent functionality. The role requires translating business requirements into scalable, system-driven solutions that improve process efficiency and accuracy.

Role, Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Configure and maintain Workday Absence and Compensation modules, including eligibility rules, condition logic, business processes, and security assignments
• Support the automation of union pay rules, such as eligibility-driven pay adjustments and across-the-board increases for unionized employees
• Build and test configurations for new programs and policies, ensuring accurate payroll impact and audit compliance
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT to gather requirements, document solutions, and implement Workday configuration changes
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives such as tuition reimbursement setup, DocuSign integrations, and system testing
• Create and execute test scenarios, track progress using tools like Jira, and document configuration logic for ongoing maintenance
• Monitor Workday Community for relevant feature releases and contribute to system enhancement planning
• Assist in initiatives involving Adaptive Planning, particularly in areas related to compensation forecasting and headcount planning (preferred)

Required Experience

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Education & Certifications