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# HRIS - Absence Management Senior Associate

- **Company:** Grant Thornton
- **Location:** Wichita, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $76,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Integration, Data Structures, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Microsoft Office, Oracle (Applications), Regression Testing, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Snowflake, Tools for Reporting, Oracle HCM
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467266318&tx=CT4038THD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 4+ years of HRIS or leave of absence experience, including hands-on experience with Oracle HCM Absence Management.
 * Experience supporting leave programs across multiple states, countries, or regions with varying compliance and localization requirements.
 * Strong understanding of Oracle HCM data structures, workflows, testing cycles, integrations, and production support practices.
 * Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose complex issues, interpret data, assess impacts, and implement practical solutions.
 * Experience leading project workstreams, system enhancements, testing efforts, or process improvement initiatives.
 * Strong project management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
 * High proficiency with Microsoft Office and aptitude for learning new technologies.

Preferred

 * Experience with Snowflake, Dayshape, Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI), Oracle Dynamic Skills, or Power Platform integrations.
 * Knowledge of HR Helpdesk systems and ticketing workflows.
 * Exposure to M&A integrations, systems transformation, or global HRIS initiatives.
 * Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field.

## Description

The Senior Associate will serve as an experienced functional resource, independently managing complex configuration and support activities while partnering with People Operations/Leaves, Payroll, Benefits, regional HR teams, IT, and Enterprise Architecture. The role helps ensure absence configurations, integrations, and processes are accurate, compliant, scalable, and aligned with firmwide policies. This is not a consulting role; the position directly influences employee experience and operational continuity.

Key ResponsibilitiesOracle HCM Absence Management

 * Configure, maintain, and optimize Oracle HCM Absence Management for global leave plans, including FTO, Sick, Bereavement, Jury Duty, Parental Leave, and jurisdiction-specific programs.
 * Independently analyze complex business requirements and translate them into effective eligibility rules, approval workflows, and system configurations.
 * Ensure configurations align with applicable country- and jurisdiction-specific leave requirements and firm policies.
 * Lead or coordinate UAT, SIT, regression testing, and production validation for quarterly releases, upgrades, enhancements, and new feature enablement.
 * Maintain clear documentation of configuration decisions, process flows, test results, controls, and system dependencies.

Data, Integrations & Issue Resolution

 * Support and monitor absence data integrations with downstream systems such as Dayshape, Snowflake, and reporting platforms.
 * Investigate and resolve complex absence transactions, data mismatches, workflow failures, and production issues; identify root causes and recommend sustainable solutions.
 * Partner with IT, Enterprise Architecture, and integration teams to support reliable system connectivity, data quality, and governance.
 * Use reporting and analytics to identify trends, control gaps, and opportunities to improve data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Operational Support & Collaboration

 * Provide Tier 1 support for absence-related inquiries and serve as an escalation point for complex functional issues.
 * Partner with People Operations/Leaves, Benefits, and Payroll to support accurate leave processing, pay outcomes, and policy alignment.
 * Provide functional guidance to associates and business partners, share knowledge, and contribute to consistent support practices.
 * Balance multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment while communicating risks, decisions, and status clearly.

Projects, Process Improvement & Change

 * Lead workstreams or significant deliverables within global HRIS initiatives, including M&A onboarding, system harmonization, policy alignment, and transformation programs.
 * Evaluate process improvement, automation, and configuration enhancement opportunities that strengthen the employee experience and reduce operational risk.
 * Support stakeholder readiness through documentation, communication, knowledge transfer, and training materials.
 * Ensure adherence to data privacy, audit, and governance standards across jurisdictions.
 * Perform other duties as assigned.