HRIS Analyst at Trek
Australia
<p><b>The HRIS Analyst</b> is a Workday specialist with a particular expertise in <b>Workday Payroll configuration and processing</b>, responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and scalable payroll operations. This role analyzes, implements, and maintains Workday to support HR, Payroll, and operations, with a strong focus on payroll accuracy, tax compliance, absence-to-pay integration, and payroll-related feature adoption. The analyst optimizes system functionality, ensures data integrity, and delivers payroll-first solutions while balancing operational support with strategic initiatives.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b> </p><p><b>Workday System Management and Support</b> </p><ul><li>Act as Workday SME, guiding <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">stakeholders/cross-functional</span> teams on solutions for business issues. </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain system (security, processes, reporting, integrations, data loads); troubleshoot, escalate, manage Jira/HR tickets. </li></ul><ul><li>Balance support (ticketing/ad-hoc) with projects. </li></ul><ul><li>Deliver proactive <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">training/consultation/knowledge</span> transfer on <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">changes/enhancements/implementations. </span></li></ul><ul><li>Maintain business process docs, user guides, and update <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">communications. </span></li></ul><ul><li>Ensure internal controls via audits/compliance checks. </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Feature Release Pre-Planning and Adoption</b> </p><ul><li>Participate in biannual release pre-planning: review notes early, evaluate features, assess strategic fit (priorities, ROI, goals). </li></ul><ul><li>Prioritize/recommend adoptions for <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">efficiencies/relationships/benefits;</span> develop value props for leadership. </li></ul><ul><li>Execute implementations (testing, config, change management, user awareness) for smooth adoption. </li></ul><ul><li>Engage Workday roadmap: attend Rising/user groups, network Community, influence as customer voice. </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Payroll Configuration</b> </p><ul><li>Configure payroll (earnings codes, deductions, tax integrations) <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">for accurate withholding/compliance/tax</span> ties. </li></ul><ul><li>Support processing: test configs, resolve integrations, guide requirements. </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Absence Management</b> </p><ul><li>Configure absences/time-off (accruals, balances, sequencing like <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">pro-ration/carryover)</span> per policies/laws. </li></ul><ul><li><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Optimize workflows</span> for efficiency, self-service, and payroll/benefits integration. </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Analytics and Reporting</b> </p><ul><li><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Build/run/maintain reports/dashboards</span> for HR/Payroll/business insights to drive <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">strategies/decisions. </span></li></ul><ul><li>Support compensation via grading profiles/eligibility configs as needed. </li></ul><ul><li>Perform data audits/analysis for accuracy/HCM support. </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Project Management and Process Improvement</b> </p><ul><li>Serve as business analyst: partner with users, understand needs, leverage Workday solutions. </li></ul><ul><li>Prioritize/manage multiple projects <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">(impact/effort/alignment);</span> develop efficient processes. </li></ul><ul><li>Propose enhancements in strategic meetings for <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">adoption/efficiencies/outcomes. </span></li></ul><ul><li>Maintain vendor ties <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">(Workday/consultants);</span> track trends/best practices to advocate needs. </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications</b> </p><p><b>Education and Experience</b> </p><ul><li>Bachelor’s in HR, IT, or related. </li></ul><ul><li><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">3-5+ years Workday</span> config; prefer payroll (earnings/tax) and absence <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">(calculations/sequencing) expertise. </span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b> </p><ul><li>Deep Workday knowledge (architecture, security, reporting, integrations). </li></ul><ul><li>Proficient in Excel, Workday reports/dashboards; familiar with Community. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong oral/written communication; "client service" mindset, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">collaborative/non-adversarial. </span></li></ul><ul><li>Proven PM/process <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">improvement/analytical</span> skills: prioritize, solve problems, drive change in fast-paced settings. </li></ul><ul><li>Builds <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">trust/cross-functional</span> relationships for goals. </li></ul><ul><li><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Inquisitive/creative/innovative;</span> urgent on docs/results. </li></ul><ul><li>Handles confidential info discreetly; delivers incredible hospitality. </li></ul><ul><li>Multitasks (support/projects); focuses on deadlines. </li></ul>
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