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Senior HRIS Analyst – Workday Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and Scheduling

Patriot Advertising

Houston, TX, United StatesOn-site

About the role

TL;DR

This is an on-site Houston role with no remote or hybrid option. You will configure and support Workday Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and Scheduling, partner with HR, Payroll, and IT, and handle testing, deployment, reporting, and post-go-live support. The role requires 10+ years of Workday HCM experience, 7+ years in consulting or SME work, and certification in relevant modules, with experience supporting Canadian and international operations. ADP eTime transitions and Dormakaba integrations are preferred.

The Senior HRIS Analyst will serve as a hands-on functional expert in Workday's Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and Scheduling modules. This role partners closely with HR, Payroll, and IT to configure and optimize the system, ensure compliance with labor/timekeeping laws, and support scalable global operations.

This is an on-site position in Houston, TX. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available. We may provide relocation assistance to qualified candidates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Configure, support, and optimize Workday Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and Scheduling modules

  • Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT on system enhancements, testing, and deployment

  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure successful testing and deployment, and provide post-go-live support.

  • Troubleshoot issues and document resolutions for internal knowledge sharing

  • Build and maintain reports within Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and Scheduling

  • Participate in broader HR Systems and Shared Services initiatives as needed

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

  • 10+ years of Workday HCM experience, with deep expertise in Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and Scheduling (additional Workday modules a plus)

  • 7+ years of Workday consulting or SME experience on medium-to-large-scale HRIS implementations

  • Workday certification in Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and/or Scheduling

  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting

  • Strong report writing ability within relevant Workday modules

  • Experience supporting Canadian and international time tracking operations, including local labor law and absence policy compliance

  • Strong understanding of HR systems and processes

  • Ability to lead design sessions, manage project plans, and deliver results while handling multiple engagements simultaneously

  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills for complex technical and process challenges

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience transitioning from ADP eTime to Workday Time Tracking (data mapping, testing, go-live readiness)

  • Experience with Dormakaba Time Clocks integrated with Workday Time Tracking

  • Prior Workday implementation experience

  • Familiarity with Workday release testing cycle

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Usually, normal office working conditions.

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

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