Human Resources Information System Specialist

Our client is seeking a Workday HRIS Specialist to support and optimize Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking (PATT) in a fast-paced, growing organization. This role is a key contributor to ensuring payroll accuracy, data integrity, compliance, and a seamless employee experience.

You’ll act as a subject matter expert across Workday PATT modules, partnering cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Operations to drive system performance and process improvements.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the Workday SME for Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking
• Configure, test, deploy, and enhance Workday business processes (cutoffs, audits, condition rules, notifications, labor costing, etc.)
• Manage bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll cycles, including off-cycle runs, audits, and year-end processing
• Oversee Certified Payroll Reporting (CPR) solutions (Workday and/or third-party), ensuring compliance and data accuracy
• Develop and execute a Workday PATT roadmap aligned with organizational growth
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and system performance
• Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and calculated fields to support business insights
• Troubleshoot system issues and integrations with third-party vendors
• Support Workday releases, testing cycles, and continuous improvements
• Ensure data governance, security, and compliance across HRIS processes
• Provide end-user support, training, and documentation

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in HR, Information Systems, Business, or related field
• 3–5 years of hands-on Workday experience, with a strong focus on Payroll and exposure to Absence and Time Tracking
• Proven experience configuring Workday Payroll (earnings, deductions, taxes, costing, pay groups, schedules, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Time Tracking and Absence (time entry codes, accruals, leave plans, eligibility rules)
• Experience supporting mid-to-large, multi-state Workday environments
• Strong understanding of payroll concepts (gross-to-net, overtime, garnishments, taxability, retro pay, FLSA)
• Familiarity with time and attendance policies (shift differentials, premiums, meal/rest rules, rounding)
• Knowledge of leave policies (PTO, sick leave, parental leave, disability, unpaid leave)
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and data accuracy
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Workday Certification (Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, or HCM)
• Knowledge of Prevailing Wage and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) compliance requirements
• Experience with Workday integrations and vendor management
• Familiarity with Jira, Agile, or similar tools
• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP or PHR