Workday HRIS Analyst

Workday HRIS Analyst – Absence (Hybrid | Chandler, AZ)

Location: Chandler, AZ (Hybrid – onsite several days per week)
Employment Type: Contract

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Workday HRIS Analyst – Absence to join a high-performing HR technology team supporting a large enterprise Workday environment. This role is ideal for a functional Workday professional who enjoys partnering with business stakeholders, translating business needs into system solutions, and driving enhancements from requirements through implementation.

You'll serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and product teams, helping deliver Workday Absence enhancements while supporting configuration, testing, and continuous process improvement. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business and product stakeholders to gather, analyze, and refine business requirements.
• Translate business needs into scalable Workday Absence solutions.
• Configure and support enhancements within the Workday Absence module.
• Analyze existing business processes and recommend system and process improvements.
• Participate in solution design, implementation planning, and release activities.
• Develop and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), document results, and coordinate issue resolution.
• Collaborate with technical teams to support successful product releases and deployments.
• Support complex initiatives involving HR technology, business process improvements, and enterprise system enhancements.
• Communicate project status, risks, testing results, and recommendations to business and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure deliverables align with established policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Workday Absence in an HRIS Analyst, Functional Analyst, Consultant, or Lead role.
• Strong experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional Workday solutions.
• Hands-on experience configuring Workday Absence and supporting system enhancements.
• Experience planning and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Strong understanding of the Workday Business Process Framework.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership.
• 5+ years of experience in HRIS, Business Analysis, Business Execution, Workday Consulting, Implementation, or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting additional Workday modules, including Payroll, Benefits, Core HCM, or Time Tracking.
• Experience supporting or partnering on Workday integrations.
• Previous Workday certification.
• Experience supporting Workday in large, complex enterprise environments.

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for improving HR technology solutions.
• Experience working across business, product, and technology teams to deliver enterprise system enhancements.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule. Candidates must be able to work onsite at the Chandler, AZ office as part of a regular hybrid work schedule.