[Remote] HR IT Analyst ? Workday Configuration (Absence & Compensation)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue Star Partners is seeking a Workday HR IT Analyst with hands-on configuration experience to support a growing ERP environment, specifically focusing on Absence Management and Compensation modules. The successful candidate will be responsible for configuring union pay rule automation and contributing to system improvements tied to a unionized workforce while collaborating with HR, Payroll, and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday Absence and Compensation modules, including eligibility rules, condition logic, business processes, and security assignments
• Support the automation of union pay rules, such as eligibility-driven pay adjustments and across-the-board increases for unionized employees
• Build and test configurations for new programs and policies, ensuring accurate payroll impact and audit compliance
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT to gather requirements, document solutions, and implement Workday configuration changes
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives such as tuition reimbursement setup, DocuSign integrations, and system testing
• Create and execute test scenarios, track progress using tools like Jira, and document configuration logic for ongoing maintenance
• Monitor Workday Community for relevant feature releases and contribute to system enhancement planning
• Assist in initiatives involving Adaptive Planning, particularly in areas related to compensation forecasting and headcount planning (preferred)

Skills

• 1-3 years of direct Workday configuration experience, particularly in Absence and Compensation modules
• Strong understanding of union pay structures and experience automating union compensation processes within Workday
• Demonstrated ability to build, test, and maintain configurations independently (not through third-party teams)
• Experience integrating Workday with ancillary systems (e.g., DocuSign, Extend apps)
• Experience working in cross-functional HR, Payroll, and IT teams to support end-to-end system enhancements
• Workday Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on skills in HCM configuration, with a focus on Absence and Compensation logic
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to translate business rules into scalable, compliant configurations
• Stakeholder Communication: Clear communicator who can explain technical issues to non-technical teams and collaborate across functions
• Process Improvement: Comfort identifying inefficiencies and improving workflows through configuration changes
• Testing & Documentation: Strong documentation habits and attention to testing accuracy using tools like Jira or similar platforms
• Adaptability: Able to stay current with new Workday features and adjust configuration strategies as needed
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, IT, or a related field
• Exposure to Workday Adaptive Planning is a strong plus
• Familiarity with Workday Adaptive Planning or similar compensation planning tools is preferred
• Workday certification in Absence or Compensation preferred
• Experience with Workday Extend and Adaptive Planning is a plus
• Familiarity with testing tools (e.g., Jira) and documentation best practices is desirable

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