Senior HRIS Analyst - Workday (Benefits, Absence & Payroll)

The Pennsylvania State University
paid time off, sick time, remote work
United States, Pennsylvania
Dec 01, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS We are seeking a Senior HRIS Analyst to join our Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Time-Tracking (PBATT) team with primary responsibility for Benefits configuration, Absence Management, and Payroll support within Workday. This role is critical for ensuring the ongoing support, optimization, and expansion of Workday functionality across HR domains. The position involves researching, recommending, and configuring Workday solutions to meet evolving business needs while maintaining system integrity and documentation with primary responsibility for Benefits configuration, Absence Management, and Payroll support within Workday. This role is critical for ensuring the ongoing support, optimization, and expansion of Workday functionality across HR domains. The position involves researching, recommending, and configuring Workday solutions to meet evolving business needs while maintaining system integrity and documentation. RESPONSIBILITIES Configure Workday to meet business requirements for Benefits, Absence, and Payroll. Develop user stories, create technical tasks, and execute detailed test plans. Validate and implement configuration changes; ensure integration and reporting updates. Maintain technical documentation and configure data archival/retention policies. Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. Research and document Workday solution options, including pros/cons and risks; recommend enhancements. Stay current on Workday functionality through community engagement and training. Review release notes, assess impacts, and prepare implementation plans for bi-annual updates. Provide technical support for configuration-related issues; troubleshoot and resolve complex problems. Mentor team members and serve as subject matter expert for Benefits and Absence. Conduct and document testing to ensure functionality and performance; execute audits for data integrity. Coordinate with business analysts and engagement specialists to maintain training materials and job aids. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Workday configuration experience, with strong expertise in Benefits and Absence Management. Familiarity with Payroll processes and integrations. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Advanced knowledge of Workday Benefits and Absence Management modules. Intermediate knowledge of Workday Payroll module. Workday Pro Certification. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as HRIS Analyst - Senior Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as HRIS Analyst - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $68,200.00 - $115,100.00. 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