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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Workday Analyst, HRIS - Payroll & Time Tracking - **Company:** VANTIVE INC. - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $96,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Structures, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Time Tracking Software, Information Technology, Workday Payroll, EIB, Workday - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18114029?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18114029%2FSr-Workday-Analyst-Hris-Payroll-Time-Tracking-Illinois-Deerfield ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, or other analytically driven fields. * 5+ years of HRIS / HR Operations experience required. * 3-5 years' Workday Payroll & Time Tracking experience is required; Workday Pro or Workday Certifications is a plus. * Strong understanding of Time Tracking and Payroll; and at least some understanding of additional Workday modules such as on HCM, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, etc. * Understanding of HR operating environments; exposure to applicable policies and global processes. * Business process development, implementation, process improvement skills. * Ability to mass load information via EIBs and comfort with handling complex data with high level of attention to detail. * Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, and the ability to apply these skills to project work. * Knowledge on how to create reports and use them in auditing configuration change effectiveness. * Solid project planning and project management skills. * Ability to convey ideas and recommendations to a wide variety of audiences at all levels in a clear, compelling, and succinct way in written and verbal communications. * Prior experience with Workday system implementation is a plus. ## Description * Managing the system administration for functionality in the Payroll and Time Tracking areas, which would include the research, design, testing and implementation of new features and functionality improvements. * Document technology specifications for current and future configuration. * Maintaining measurement mechanisms & analyzing data to determine the impact of HR Operations programs; making recommendations to management based upon analysis. * Building strategic partnerships with the global HR Operations, HR IT, Payroll and other cross-functional teams supporting HRIS activities. * Handling large data sets and preparing data for system uploads to support organizational and employee compensation data changes. * Continuously seeking opportunities to simplify and / or improve the efficiency of process flows, data structures, reports and dashboards, as well as overall end-user experience. * Function as support to stakeholders and work to enhance their understanding of Workday. * Perform additional Workday administrative functions including tenant configuration, data loads, integrations support, and reporting. * Playing a supporting role in the system administration and continuous enhancements in other system areas like Recruiting / Talent Acquisition, Talent & Performance Management, HCM, Compensation, Reporting and Analytics. ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - How DevRel Makes Tech More Human](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2149-wearedevelopers-live-how-devrel-makes-tech-more-human) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Does The Tech Industry Have The Best Work-life Balance?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/427-does-the-tech-industry-have-the-best-work-life-balance) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)