HRIS Analyst

Job Title: HRIS Analyst - Workday Time Tracking

Locations: Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Kansas City, MO; New York, NY; Connecticut - Hybrid

About the Role

The Workday Time Tracking Configurator is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Workday Time Tracking and Absence (as applicable). This role partners with HR/ER, Payroll, and Integrations team to ensure time entry, approvals, calculations, and outputs are accurate and scalable. A key component of the role is delivering time tracking reporting and analytics, including operational dashboards, compliance reporting, and data quality monitoring. 

Why Join SS&C

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.

You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.

How You Will Make an Impact 

• Configure and maintain Time Tracking components such as:  
• Time entry templates, time calculations, time blocks, time types, and eligibility rules 
• Time approval workflows (Business Processes), validations, and condition rules 
• Work Schedule Calendars  
• Period Schedules as it relates to Time Tracking 
• External Earnings for Time Tracking 
• Time Off / Absence alignment as it impacts time entry (as applicable) 
• Support testing and deployment of new countries, time policies, contractual requirements, or regional time rules. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to time entry, approvals, calculations, and downstream payroll impacts. 
• Manage configuration changes across environments, maintain documentation, and change control. 

Reporting & Analytics (Time Tracking Focus) 

• Develop and maintain Workday reports for time tracking, including:  
• Time entry compliance (late submissions, exceptions) 
• Overtime, premium time, shift differentials, and exceptions 
• Audit and reconciliation reports supporting payroll  
• Create and maintain:  
• Advanced Reports, Matrix Reports, Composite Reports (as needed) 
• Calculated Fields (e.g., ESI, LRV, arithmetic/date logic) to support reporting needs 
• Report prompts, security, and distribution schedules (standard and burst) 
• Partner with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and translate them into efficient Workday reporting solutions. 

Stakeholder Partnership & Requirements 

• Partner with HR/Payroll to gather requirements and recommend best practice configurations. 
• Partner with HR/ER team on setup, testing, etc. 
• Facilitate working sessions for solution design, including end-to-end time processes and reporting outcomes. 

Testing, Release, and Continuous Improvement 

• Create test plans and execute unit/system/regression testing for time configuration changes and reporting. 
• Support Workday releases by assessing impact to Time Tracking and validating critical reports. 
• Monitor data quality and configuration health; proactively recommend improvements.

Required Experience

• 3–5+ years of Workday configuration experience, with strong emphasis on Time Tracking (and Absence a plus). 
• Workday Pro certification(s) in Time Tracking (or equivalent practical experience). 
• Proven experience building Workday reporting supporting Time Tracking operations and payroll readiness. 
• Hands-on experience with: Business Process configuration and condition rules 
• Time calculations /eligibility rules 
• Calculated fields and report optimization 
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to translate policy into system configuration. 
• Excellent communication skills; able to work with both technical and non-technical partners. 

What Sets You Apart (preferred qualifications)

• Experience supporting multi-country / multi-region time policies, works council/union rules, or complex pay rules. 
• Exposure to integrations impacting time (e.g., payroll interfaces) 

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