What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workday HRIS Analyst(Absence/Benefits) position at Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.?
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Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.
We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.
As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!
Job Description Summary
Position Objective:
The HRIS Analyst serves as the functional and technical resource for Workday Absence and Benefits, supporting the administration, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of absence, leave, and benefits programs across the organization. This role partners closely with Benefits, Payroll, HR Business Partners, Labor Relations, and business stakeholders to ensure Workday solutions effectively support business requirements, regulatory compliance, and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Leveraging deep knowledge of union environments and complex leave and benefits programs, the HRIS Analyst analyzes business needs, translates requirements into scalable Workday solutions, and supports ongoing system enhancements. The role is responsible for maintaining data integrity, supporting business processes, developing reports and analytics, conducting testing, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring accurate administration of union and non-union absence and benefits programs
Position Responsibilities:
Education & Experience:
Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind, or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.
The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.
Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected ground
Base Pay Range: $98,573.00 - 135,537.60
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.
Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:
Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.
Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.
We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.
As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!
Job Description Summary
Position Objective:
The HRIS Analyst serves as the functional and technical resource for Workday Absence and Benefits, supporting the administration, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of absence, leave, and benefits programs across the organization. This role partners closely with Benefits, Payroll, HR Business Partners, Labor Relations, and business stakeholders to ensure Workday solutions effectively support business requirements, regulatory compliance, and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Leveraging deep knowledge of union environments and complex leave and benefits programs, the HRIS Analyst analyzes business needs, translates requirements into scalable Workday solutions, and supports ongoing system enhancements. The role is responsible for maintaining data integrity, supporting business processes, developing reports and analytics, conducting testing, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring accurate administration of union and non-union absence and benefits programs
Position Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with HR Centers of Expertise, HR Business Partners, and technical teams to gather and clarify business requirements, provide input and recommendations, document changes, and support the design and implementation of system solutions with a focus on usability and accuracy.
- Configure and support business process updates and enhancements, participate in testing and data validation activities, and help ensure system functionality aligns with business needs.
- Support COE functionality within Workday, including assisting with change and enhancement requests related to COE, eligibility configuration, business processes, reporting, EIBs, testing, and production deployments.
- Participate in functional and regression testing for system fixes, upgrades, patches, and ongoing maintenance, including bi-annual Workday releases and new feature adoption.
- Assist with identifying communication and training needs to support system changes and ensure a smooth user experience.
- Support project work as assigned by leadership, including updating documentation, tracking action items, participating in meetings, and helping meet project timelines and deliverables.
- Stay informed on Workday Community updates, feature releases, and system enhancements, and assist with evaluating and implementing features that benefit the organization.
- Provide support and knowledge sharing to HR operations team members, including assisting with system training and ongoing user support.
- Perform other related duties and support special projects as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
- 4 years of experience in HRIS systems
- 3 years of hands-on experience with Workday configuration and administration
- Workday Absence Module Experience Required
- Union experience is highly referred
- Foundational understanding of HR data, processes, and lifecycle.
- Working knowledge of Workday products and features, with the ability to learn and apply new functionality as needed.
- Experience supporting or working within multiple Workday modules (such as Core HCM, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Talent Management, Recruiting, Onboarding, or Time Tracking), with an understanding of how modules interact.
- Ability to work both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to apply logical problem-solving approaches while maintaining confidentiality of employee and organizational data.
- Ability to explain technical or system-related information in clear, easy-to-understand terms for non-technical audiences.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing tasks with competing deadlines.
Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind, or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.
The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.
Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected ground
Base Pay Range: $98,573.00 - 135,537.60
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.
Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:
- Health, Dental and Vision plans
- 401(k) Match
- Volunteer time off
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
- Tuition Reimbursement Options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Length of Service Awards
- 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
- 5 sick days
- 6 holidays
- 2 half day holidays
- 2 floating holidays
- 1 inclusion day
- 1 volunteer day
Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans encouraged to apply.
Salary : $98,573 - $135,538