Senior HRIS Admin (Workday Benefits & Absences)

Job Summary

Q2 is seeking an HRIS Administrator to serve as a functional and technical subject-matter expert for the Benefits and Absence modules within our Workday HCM platform. In this role you will own the day-to-day configuration, administration, and integrity of these modules while partnering closely with Total Rewards, Benefits, and Leave Administration leadership to deliver a seamless employee experience. This role works as a paired backup with the Payroll and Time Tracking Administrator, so experience with Workday Payroll and Time Tracking is a plus. You bring proven Workday hands-on expertise and are motivated to drive continuous improvement across the HR technology landscape.

Responsibilities

Systems Analysis, Configuration & Technical Excellence

• Maintain and administer Workday Benefits and Absence modules, including benefit plans, eligibility rules, open enrollment and life event configuration, leave plans, and accrual rules; serve as the primary functional and technical expert for these domains.

• Design and configure multi-step business processes, and lead end-to-end testing cycles for annual open enrollment, plan year changes, and leave policy updates, confirming downstream impacts with stakeholders.

• Troubleshoot and resolve Workday configuration, calculation, and reporting issues by designing durable fixes and evaluating cross-system impacts using systems thinking.

• Provide backup support for Payroll and Time Tracking module administration, partnering with the Payroll and Time Tracking Administrator to ensure continuity of coverage.

Data Integrity & Quality

• Ensure data accuracy and system integrity across Benefits and Absence, including enrollment audits, deduction reconciliation with Payroll, and carrier and vendor eligibility reconciliation; lead audit data work and implement data quality improvements.

• Write, maintain, and support standard and custom Workday reports and dashboards; ensure system outputs comply with controls and proactively surface insights to stakeholders.

• Maintain comprehensive system documentation, including configuration workbooks, test results, and help guides across all assigned modules.

Integrations & Vendor Partnership

• Support and monitor benefits carrier and vendor integrations (such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA/FSA, and leave management vendors); resolve file errors, eligibility discrepancies, and enrollment mismatches.

• Partner with benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators on annual plan changes, regulatory updates, and data feed requirements.

Process Optimization, Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Review, assess, and recommend improvements to HRIS workflows, user experience, and system processes; design scalable solutions that reduce manual effort and drive operational efficiency.

• Design and implement multi-step automations that streamline HR workflows; integrate AI-enabled tools to improve accuracy and delivery speed.

• Develop and maintain end-user procedures, guidelines, training materials, and documentation; own training design and delivery for open enrollment, system updates, and platform change readiness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Partnership

• Lead requirements definition and solution validation with HR, Benefits, Leave Administration, Payroll, and business stakeholders; serve as a trusted advisor recommending system improvements grounded in user feedback and business needs.

• Lead project workstreams for Workday module implementations and enhancements, aligning system decisions to project goals and driving cross-functional alignment.

• Facilitate strong business partnerships with internal stakeholders, keeping all relevant parties informed, enabling meaningful feedback loops, and representing the HR Technology team with excellence.

Experience and Knowledge

• Bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience in Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field.

• 5+ years of HRIS experience with a strong focus on Workday Benefits and Absence module configuration and administration.

• Strong understanding of HCM design, structure, functions, and processes, including business process workflows, advanced reporting capabilities, and overall system compliance.

• Working knowledge of the following HR business domains: Benefits Administration and Absence/Leave Management, including applicable regulations (such as ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and state and local leave laws).

• Organized, detail-oriented, and effective communicator capable of translating complex technical configurations into clear guidance for HR and business stakeholders.

• Self-starter with a strong desire to seek optimal solutions, share discoveries with colleagues, and drive exceptional results.

• Excellent customer service skills and enthusiasm for developing strong partnerships with internal users and leadership.

• Experience with management of SOX/internal compliance audits preferred.

• Experience with Workday Payroll and Time Tracking modules is a plus, as this role will provide backup support for those functions.

• Experience supporting global Benefits and Absence programs across multiple countries and diverse employee populations preferred.

• Experience working on HRIS or HR Operations teams in a global company, including supporting system configuration and end-user training across geographies preferred.

• Familiarity with HR technology integrations, including benefits carrier feeds, payroll, leave vendors, and third-party systems preferred.

This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.

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