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# HRIS Analyst

- **Company:** Group 1 Automotive
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Data Integrity, Monitoring of Systems, Regression Testing, Time Tracking Software, Workday HCM, Test Scripts, Matrix Reports, Data Management, EIB, Workday
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers-group1auto.icims.com/jobs/36688/hris-analyst/job?in_iframe=1

## About the Role

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of hands-on Workday experience and is eager to grow their technical skill set while ensuring the accuracy, stability, and reliability of the Workday environment on a daily basis., * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

 * 2-5 years of hands-on Workday experience
 * Working knowledge of Workday HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking modules
 * Experience building and loading EIBs
 * Experience with test planning and execution
 * Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
 * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

 * Workday Pro Certification(s) in any HCM or Payroll modules
 * Experience with Workday report writing (Advanced/Matrix reports)
 * Experience in a large, multi-location organization

## Description

The HRIS Analyst is a member of the Workday support team, responsible for monitoring system alerts, executing test scenarios, loading data via EIBs, and performing configuration updates within Workday., System Monitoring & Support

 * Monitor daily Workday system alerts, integration errors, and business process exceptions
 * Triage issues and escalate as needed to appropriate teams or Workday support
 * Track recurring issues and flag trends for process or configuration improvement
 * Respond to end-user questions related to Workday functionality

Testing

 * Conduct functional and regression testing for Workday releases, patches, and updates
 * Develop and execute test scripts for HCM, Payroll and Time Tracking configuration changes
 * Document test results and defects, and coordinate retesting with stakeholders
 * Support user acceptance testing (UAT) for new features and enhancements

EIBs & Data Management

 * Build, load, and validate Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) files for mass data changes
 * Ensure data integrity before and after EIB loads
 * Troubleshoot EIB errors and coordinate corrections with HR and Payroll partners
 * Maintain documentation of EIB templates and load processes

Configuration

 * Perform configuration updates within Workday modules
 * Support business process configuration, including condition rules and notifications
 * Assist with configuration changes tied to organizational changes, such as:
 + Supervisory organizations
 + Job profiles and compensation elements
 + Time off and absence plans
 * Document configuration changes in accordance with change management standards
 * Support tenant maintenance activities during Workday's bi-annual release cycles


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