HRIS Workday Analyst – Payroll, Absence & Time Tracking

Daniels Health danielshealth.com Open · verified Oct 23, 2026

Hybrid Chicago Full-time Mid-level People Operations & HRIS

At a glance

Mid-level People Operations & HRIS role at Daniels Health. Chicago · full-time · $90,000–$140,000 base.

SalaryStated by Daniels Health

$90,000 – $140,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from Daniels HealthOur estimate for the market: $81,875–$132,250Median $98,856

The range includes the market median of $98,856 for mid-level people operations & HRIS roles in Chicago.

Worked out from 10 postings that stated pay, median $98,856. Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

RolePeople Operations & HRIS

SeniorityMid-level

LocationChicago

WorkplaceHybrid

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$90,000–$140,000

PostedOct 21, 2026 · 3d ago

Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Maintain Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking settings for employee groups in the US and UK
Guide HR, payroll and managers on Workday processes, resolving system faults, data mismatches and integration problems
Coordinate with HR and payroll teams to keep payroll processing accurate and compliant across US and UK rules
Build, test and release Workday process, workflow, security and reporting changes, including reports and dashboards
Support upgrades and improvements through user testing, documentation and practical training for end users

What you bring

At least six years using Workday, including three or more years focused on payroll, absence and time tracking
Hands-on expertise with Workday’s Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking modules
Experience supporting payroll in both the US and UK, with knowledge of their time, leave and payroll requirements
You can configure, test and launch Workday features across business processes, integrations and security

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits an experienced Workday analyst who can explain technical details clearly and protect data accuracy and compliance. It is hybrid in Chicago, with occasional travel to other locations and support for UK, Canada and Australia time zones.

From the employer

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

6+ years of Workday experience
3+ years of Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking experience
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