We are seeking an experienced HRIS Workday Analyst with a strong focus on Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking to join our People and Culture team. This role will be responsible for supporting, optimising and maintaining our Workday configuration, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll and time-related data across our US and UK operations and also across our Canada and Australia locations.
You will act as the functional expert and go‑to person for Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking, working closely with HR, Payroll, Finance and Operations to drive system improvements, resolve issues and support ongoing projects.
Key role responsibilities
Configure and maintain Workday modules related to Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking for US and UK employee populations.
Act as a subject matter expert on Workday processes, providing guidance and support to HR, Payroll and line managers.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, data discrepancies and integration errors in a timely and accurate manner.
Partner with Payroll and HR teams to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing across US and UK jurisdictions.
Develop, test and deploy changes to business processes, workflows, security roles and reporting within Workday.
Create and maintain standard and ad‑hoc Workday reports and dashboards to support HR, Payroll and business stakeholders.
Support system upgrades, new functionality releases and continuous improvement initiatives, including user testing and documentation.
Provide end‑user training, guidance and reference materials to HR, Payroll and managers to drive adoption and good data practices.
Ensure data integrity, governance and compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
Candidate profile
Strong hands‑on experience as a Workday HRIS Analyst or similar HR systems role
Demonstrable experience working specifically with Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking modules
Experience supporting both US and UK payroll environments, with an understanding of key payroll, time and leave requirements in each jurisdiction
Proven ability to configure, test and deploy Workday functionality, including business processes, integrations and security
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical detail into clear, practical guidance for non‑technical users
High attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and compliance
Experience working in a multi‑site or multi‑country organization, ideally within healthcare, logistics or related industries
Hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, with a blend of onsite and remote work.
Occasional travel to other Daniels Health locations may be required for project and stakeholder engagement.
- Able to work with wider Daniels Health organization and support UK/Canada/Australia timezones
“The pay range for this position is $85,161to $101,267 base salary. Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor.
At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees’ well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.”
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Actual compensation within this range will depend on factors unique to each candidate, such as prior experience, skill, certifications, and work location. Pay variations by location reflect local conditions and differences in the cost of labor. At Daniels Health, we are committed to supporting our employees’ well-being, work-life balance, and career growth through a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans with company match contributions, paid vacation and sick time, wellness resources, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.”
