HRIS Analyst III - Workday Benefits

Remote Workday HRIS Benefits Analyst III Position Key Responsibilities:

• System Administration and Configuration:
• Manage the configuration and maintenance of Workday Benefits modules, including Health Care, Retirement, ACA, and other related areas.
• Support the annual Open Enrollment configuration, testing, execution, and post-enrollment audits.
• Partner with third-party vendors to set up and maintain EDI and integration files for benefits enrollment and eligibility.
• Process Management:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday benefits-related system issues, enhancements, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor benefit-related business processes to ensure transactions are flowing correctly through Workday and integrations.
• Lead projects to implement new benefit offerings, regulatory changes, or system updates related to benefits.
• Data Accuracy and Compliance:
• Ensure benefit elections, enrollments, terminations, and qualifying life event changes are processed accurately and timely.
• Oversee audits of benefits data to ensure data integrity and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., HIPAA, ACA).
• Prepare and support required reporting (ACA reporting, etc.).
• Stakeholder Support and Training:
• Act as a liaison between HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors for all benefit-related systems matters.
• Provide training and documentation to HR and Benefits teams on Workday functionality and processes.
• Provide tier-2/3 support for employee inquiries escalated from HR support teams.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Proactively recommend improvements in system design, processes, and user experience.
• Stay current on Workday updates/releases and assess impact to benefits modules.
• Participate in user group meetings, testing new Workday features, and implementation of system enhancements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of experience with HRIS administration, with a strong emphasis on Workday Benefits.
• Expertise in Workday Benefits configuration, Open Enrollment setup, EDI file management, and compliance reporting.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits programs, rules, and regulations (Health, Welfare, Retirement, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA).
• Proficient in business process configuration, integrations, and reporting (e.g., Workday Report Writer).
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Workday HCM & Benefits
• Workday Pro Certification in Benefits or related areas (a plus).
• Prior experience supporting multi-state or global benefits programs.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance as it relates to HR systems.

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