Senior HRIS Admin (Workday Payroll & Time Tracking)

Overview

Q2 is seeking a Senior HRIS Administrator to serve as the functional and technical subject-matter expert for the Workday Payroll and Time Tracking modules, owning their configuration, administration and data integrity while partnering with Payroll, Finance and Total Rewards leadership.

What you'll do

• Maintain and administer Workday Payroll and Time Tracking, including pay calculations, earnings and deductions, time entry and time off configuration, work schedules and overtime rules.
• Serve as the primary functional and technical expert for Payroll and Time Tracking.
• Design and configure multi-step business processes and lead end-to-end testing cycles, including parallel payroll testing, for tax, regulatory and rule changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Workday configuration, calculation and reporting issues, designing durable fixes and evaluating cross-system impacts.
• Provide backup support for Benefits and Absence module administration in partnership with the Benefits and Absence Management Administrator.
• Ensure data accuracy and system integrity, including pre and post payroll audits, time and pay reconciliation, and year-end and quarter-end support.
• Lead audit data work and implement data quality improvements.
• Write, maintain and support standard and custom Workday reports and dashboards, ensuring outputs comply with controls.
• Maintain system documentation, including configuration workbooks, test results and help guides.
• Support and monitor payroll, tax, general ledger and time clock integrations, resolving file errors, calculation variances and data transfer issues.
• Partner with payroll vendors, tax providers and Finance on regulatory updates, payroll cutoffs and data feed requirements.
• Review and recommend improvements to HRIS workflows, user experience and system processes.
• Design and implement multi-step automations that streamline HR workflows and integrate AI-enabled tools.
• Develop and maintain end-user procedures, guidelines and training materials, and own training for timesheet approvals, system updates and platform change readiness.
• Lead requirements definition and solution validation with HR, Payroll, Finance and business stakeholders.
• Lead project workstreams for Workday module implementations and enhancements.
• Facilitate business partnerships with internal stakeholders and represent the HR Technology team.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in Human Resources, Information Systems, Accounting or a related field.
• 5+ years of HRIS experience with a strong focus on Workday Payroll and Time Tracking module configuration and administration.
• Strong understanding of HCM design, structure, functions and processes, including business process workflows, advanced reporting and system compliance.
• Working knowledge of Payroll and Time Tracking, including wage and hour regulations (such as FLSA and state and local requirements) and payroll tax concepts.
• Organized, detail-oriented and effective communicator able to translate complex technical configurations into clear guidance for HR and business stakeholders.
• Self-starter with a strong desire to seek optimal solutions and drive exceptional results.
• Excellent customer service skills and enthusiasm for developing partnerships with internal users and leadership.
• Fluent written and oral communication in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with management of SOX/internal compliance audits.
• Experience with Workday Benefits and Absence modules.
• Experience supporting global Payroll and Time Tracking programs across multiple countries and diverse employee populations.
• Experience on HRIS, Payroll or HR Operations teams in a global company, including system configuration and end-user training across geographies.
• Familiarity with HR technology integrations, including payroll vendors, tax and general ledger feeds, time clocks and third-party systems.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.
• Work mode: Hybrid.