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HRIS Workday Analyst – Payroll, Absence & Time Tracking

Daniels Health danielshealth.com Open · verified Oct 18, 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 · $79,157–$101,267 base.

SalaryStated by Daniels Health
$79,157 – $101,267
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–$130,375Median $90,460
The range includes the market median of $90,460 for mid-level people operations & HRIS roles in Chicago.
Worked out from 10 postings that stated pay, median $90,460. Last updated Oct 10, 2026.
RolePeople Operations & HRIS
SeniorityMid-level
LocationChicago
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$79,157–$101,267
PostedAug 5, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Configure and maintain Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking for employees in the US and UK
  • Guide HR, payroll teams and line managers on Workday processes, and resolve system, data and integration problems
  • Build, test and release updates to Workday workflows, business processes, security roles and reports
  • Create dashboards and reports, then support releases and improvements through user testing and documentation
  • Train HR, payroll staff and managers on Workday use, data practices and reference materials

What you bring

  • Hands-on experience as a Workday HRIS analyst or in a similar HR systems position
  • Direct experience with Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking, plus US and UK payroll environments
  • You can configure, test and launch Workday processes, integrations and security changes
  • Strong stakeholder skills, careful data handling and experience supporting teams across multiple sites or countries

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits someone who can turn Workday technical details into practical guidance and support payroll accuracy across US and UK operations. You’ll work in a hybrid Chicago role, may travel occasionally to other locations, and need to support 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

  • 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.”