Contract Job Description: Workday HRIS Administrator / HRIS Analyst (Contractor)
Contract Length: 6 Months
Location: 100% Remote
Clearance Requirements: Must demonstrate strong integrity and discretion; role has access to highly confidential employee data.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced HRIS Administrator/Analyst contractor to support our Tier 2 HR operations team. This role will primarily manage Workday HCM transactions, audits, case management via ServiceNow HRSD, and data integrity activities. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and proven experience with confidential HR data.
Systems Used
- Workday (Core HCM, Supervisory Orgs, Compensation, Reporting)
- ServiceNow HRSD (case management)
- Additional systems as needed for audits or data validation
Key Responsibilities
Workday Transaction Processing & Case Management
- Process Change Job transactions initiated via Ask HR cases; approve and finalize changes in Workday.
- Process Move Workers (organization and manager changes) submitted by Business HR.
- Manage Supervisory Organization updates, including creating new supervisory orgs and maintaining existing ones.
- Execute compensation corrections, including corrections requested by Business HR and Total Rewards, using Compensation History.
- Complete Workday weekly audits to ensure date accuracy and follow-up on outstanding approvals.
- Monitor and act on Workday To‑Do tasks.
- Monitor the ESC mailbox HRIS folder and HRIS transaction mailbox and take appropriate action on requests.
- Review Workday notifications for accuracy and request enhancements when necessary.
- Support acquisitions Workday processes. Work with acquisition project team to collect the necessary data, put data into EIB loaders, test EIBs in lower environments and finally production. Work closely with project team on timing.
- Manage profit‑sharing reminders and partner with Talent Acquisition and BHR to ensure timely processing of terminations and start-date updates.
Continuous Improvement & Support
- Identify additional Workday audits as needed to ensure data accuracy.
- Assist in improving HR knowledge articles.
- Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities across Tier 2 processes.
Systems, Configuration & Reporting
- Partner with Total Rewards, SMEs, and functional users to identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve Workday processes.
- Perform Workday configuration and maintenance tasks, including testing, documentation, and training material updates.
- Manage and monitor internal and external vendor file transmissions; troubleshoot issues and recommend improvements.
- Build, maintain, and optimize queries, reports, and dashboards.
- Participate in system testing for Workday patches, fixes, upgrades, and new module implementations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 2–5+ years of experience in HRIS, HR Operations, or HR Analytics roles.
- Hands‑ on experience with Workday HCM; strong understanding of supervisory orgs, job changes, compensation, and reporting.
- Experience with ServiceNow HRSD case management preferred.
- Strong integrity and discretion—must handle highly confidential employee data.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong data quality mindset.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify patterns, and recommend solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including cross‑team collaboration.
- Experience with continuous improvement or HR process enhancement initiatives.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience supporting Workday Production Support / Tier 2 HRIS work.
- Exposure to acquisitions.
- Experience in large, matrixed organizations.
Best Regards,
Chetna
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