HRIS Analyst III - Workday

Position: HRIS Analyst III - Workday Benefits
## HRIS Analyst III - Workday Benefits
** Remote Workday HRIS Benefits Analyst III Position
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* ** 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.
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* 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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