Senior HRIS Analyst

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The Senior HRIS Analyst is a key member of the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) team, responsible for leading benefits-related administration and time and absence processes while providing secondary support for payroll operations. This role serves as the subject matter expert for leave management, vacation and sick time administration, payroll audits, and HR data reporting. The Senior HRIS Analyst partners closely with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance, and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee data, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and efficient HR technology processes.

This position plays an important role in supporting Workday, managing complex HR and payroll-related transactions, and driving continuous process improvements across HR operations.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Serve as the primary Workday Time and Absence lead, administering leave programs and maintaining vacation and sick time plans.
• Manage annual updates and configuration changes related to time off, leave, and absence programs.
• Own U.S. payroll audit preparation, including time file validation, payroll reporting, and vacation payout audits.
• Support payroll operations by researching and resolving time, absence, and vacation-related discrepancies.
• Prepare and deliver payroll reports, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation.
• Create, maintain, and administer payroll earning and deduction codes, with a focus on international payroll support.
• Generate HR data requests, reports, analytics, and ad hoc reporting for HR and business stakeholders.
• Maintain data integrity through ongoing audits, validations, and compliance reviews.
• Develop and maintain HRIS documentation, standard operating procedures, quick reference guides, and training materials.
• Support Workday testing, system enhancements, and release activities related to Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, and Payroll.
• Assist with internal audits, regulatory compliance activities, and remediation tracking.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and other stakeholders to improve processes and operational efficiency.
• Participate in HR technology implementations, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a secondary escalation point for complex HRIS, payroll, and operational issues.
• Provide subject matter expertise and support to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient HR and payroll processes.
• Additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, or HR operations experience.
• Experience supporting HR technology systems, preferably Workday.
• Advanced reporting and data analysis skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Workday certification or advanced Workday functional experience.
• Strong understanding of Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Leave Administration
• Experience supporting audits, data validation, and compliance activities.
• Experience supporting system implementations and process improvement initiatives.

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.

Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.  

Salary Range

$100,000—$120,000 USD

About Our Firm

William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities. Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with colleagues who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We empower our people to bring their best thinking so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting williamblair.com.

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