Sr. Workday Analyst - Benefits & Absence

Job description

Position Overview The Sr. HR Systems Analyst will primarily support the Workday Benefits and Time configurations, including vendor data integration, while driving improvements to capabilities supporting our Total Rewards Center of Excellence. This individual will serve as a technical expert in Workday, helping shape the long-term direction, design standards, and roadmap for Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Leaves, and related capabilities. They will partner with HR and Total Rewards stakeholders to understand business needs, translate requirements into configured Workday solutions, and recommend improvements that strengthen process efficiency, data integrity, operational visibility, and scalable standard integrations. A Day in the Life Functional Area/Subject Matter Expertise Serve as a Workday functional and technical subject matter expert for Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, and Leaves, providing consultation on configuration, process design, data integrity, releases, and best practices Translate business requirements and operational needs into scalable Workday configurations, eligibility rules, business processes, validation logic, and integrations that support accurate and efficient administration Consultation and Project Leadership Build relationships with and present to multiple levels within the organization, including senior leaders Lead Workday configuration and enhancement projects from requirements gathering through design, testing, deployment, and post-production support, ensuring solutions are operationally sound, compliant, and aligned to business needs Manage partnerships with Workday/3rd party consultants and internal IT teams to impact projects and provide solutions to meet specified requirements Technical Capability Configure, maintain, and support Workday Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Leave, and related HCM functionality, including eligibility, enrollment, time entry, absence plans, leave processes, calendars, calculations, notifications, and business process configuration Apply strong technical judgment to troubleshoot configuration, integration, and data issues, validate results through testing, and ensure solutions are reliable and aligned to Workday design standards Maintain deep knowledge of functional topics and emerging platform capabilities through Workday Community, release reviews, training, research, and industry best practices. You'll Come With Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Human Resources, Information Technology, or Business-related field preferred At least five years HR technology experience, with at least half of that directly in an analyst role Previous Workday configuration experience required; success creating complex eligibility and/or validation rules At least one Workday Pro Certification (HCM, Reporting, Advanced Reporting, etc.) preferred Consultative nature with functional knowledge of core HCM data management, technical knowledge of EIB loads, and experience with standard testing procedures Advanced Excel skills and successful execution of project management fundamentals Must have excellent time management skills in projecting timelines and meeting deadlines Exercises considerable judgment and discretion in preparing and handling information of a sensitive nature Must be resourceful and have a customer-focused and solutions-oriented attitude #LI-KG2 Come join our team. You’re going to like it here! You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location. Compensation Range: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00