HRIS Archetict

We are looking for an experienced HRIS Architect to support a growing organization in Chicago, Illinois with advanced Workday expertise across time, absence, and payroll-connected processes. This Contract position will focus on strengthening system design, improving data reliability, and resolving issues that affect compliance and workforce administration. The ideal candidate will bring a practical approach to optimizing an existing Workday environment and partnering with leadership to build a more scalable HRIS foundation. Responsibilities:

• Assess the current Workday setup and redesign configurations related to Time Tracking, Absence, payroll-connected workflows, and organizational rules to improve overall system performance.
• Analyze accrual structures across more than 150 clinic locations and refine setup to align with varied policy requirements and eligibility rules.
• Investigate system issues that are driving manual intervention and implement configuration improvements that reduce risk and increase consistency.
• Enhance absence management processes by identifying pain points, correcting functionality gaps, and improving the employee experience.
• Troubleshoot time entry and accrual calculation problems, including issues influenced by hours worked and related payroll impacts.
• Develop stronger reporting capabilities and improve the accuracy of HRIS data used for operational and compliance decision-making.
• Collaborate with HR, benefits, payroll, and business leaders to recommend practical solutions that stabilize and optimize the post-go-live Workday environment.
• Establish a more sustainable and scalable Workday architecture by identifying foundational design weaknesses and prioritizing targeted improvements.
• Demonstrated experience configuring and optimizing Workday, with deep knowledge of Absence, Time Tracking, and payroll-integrated processes.
• Proven ability to work within an existing Workday environment and improve functionality after implementation rather than building from scratch.
• Strong understanding of accrual logic, employee eligibility rules, compliance considerations, and related HRIS design challenges.
• Experience diagnosing root-cause configuration issues and recommending effective solutions that avoid unnecessary full-system rebuilds.
• Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, including HR and benefits leadership, to align system changes with business needs.
• Hands-on background in HRIS analysis, Workday integration support, and data-driven troubleshooting within complex organizations.
• Strong reporting and data validation skills with a focus on improving accuracy, consistency, and operational visibility.

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