HRIS Analyst - Workday Time Tracking

HRIS Analyst - Workday Time Tracking

The Workday Time Tracking Configurator is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Workday Time Tracking and Absence (as applicable). This role partners with HR/ER, Payroll, and Integrations team to ensure time entry, approvals, calculations, and outputs are accurate and scalable. A key component of the role is delivering time tracking reporting and analytics, including operational dashboards, compliance reporting, and data quality monitoring.

Locations: Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Kansas City, MO; New York, NY; Connecticut - Hybrid

Configure and maintain Time Tracking components such as:

• Time entry templates, time calculations, time blocks, time types, and eligibility rules
• Time approval workflows (Business Processes), validations, and condition rules
• Work Schedule Calendars
• Period Schedules as it relates to Time Tracking
• External Earnings for Time Tracking
• Time Off / Absence alignment as it impacts time entry (as applicable)
• Support testing and deployment of new countries, time policies, contractual requirements, or regional time rules.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to time entry, approvals, calculations, and downstream payroll impacts.
• Manage configuration changes across environments, maintain documentation, and change control.

Reporting & Analytics (Time Tracking Focus)

• Develop and maintain Workday reports for time tracking, including:
• Time entry compliance (late submissions, exceptions)
• Overtime, premium time, shift differentials, and exceptions
• Audit and reconciliation reports supporting payroll
• Create and maintain:
• Advanced Reports, Matrix Reports, Composite Reports (as needed)
• Calculated Fields (e.g., ESI, LRV, arithmetic/date logic) to support reporting needs
• Report prompts, security, and distribution schedules (standard and burst)
• Partner with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and translate them into efficient Workday reporting solutions.

Stakeholder Partnership & Requirements

• Partner with HR/Payroll to gather requirements and recommend best practice configurations.
• Partner with HR/ER team on setup, testing, etc.
• Facilitate working sessions for solution design, including end-to-end time processes and reporting outcomes.

Testing, Release, and Continuous Improvement

• Create test plans and execute unit/system/regression testing for time configuration changes and reporting.
• Support Workday releases by assessing impact to Time Tracking and validating critical reports.
• Monitor data quality and configuration health; proactively recommend improvements.

Required Experience

• 35+ years of Workday configuration experience, with strong emphasis on Time Tracking (and Absence a plus).
• Workday Pro certification(s) in Time Tracking (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience building Workday reporting supporting Time Tracking operations and payroll readiness.
• Hands-on experience with: Business Process configuration and condition rules
• Time calculations /eligibility rules
• Calculated fields and report optimization
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to translate policy into system configuration.
• Excellent communication skills; able to work with both technical and non-technical partners.

What Sets You Apart (preferred qualifications)

• Experience supporting multi-country / multi-region time policies, works council/union rules, or complex pay rules.
• Exposure to integrations impacting time (e.g., payroll interfaces)

Join SS&C, where innovation meets global opportunities.

SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.