HRIS Analyst III - Workday Benefits

Comfort Systems USA • Full-time • Greater Houston, US • 1w ago

Key Responsibilities

Remote Workday HRIS Benefits Analyst III Position

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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