HRIS Analyst

Overview

Job Title: HRIS Analyst Location: India Team: People Technology Reports To: Sr Mgr, People Technology

Join the Revolution in Healthcare Technology

At HealthEdge, we're on a mission to drive a digital revolution in healthcare.

We are seeking an experienced HRIS Analyst with strong hands-on expertise in Workday Core HCM and Absence to support system configuration, data integrity, testing cycles, and process optimization for our global People Technology ecosystem. This role serves as a functional system owner for key Workday modules and partners closely with HR and cross-functional teams to enhance workforce data management, streamline employee lifecycle processes, and ensure reliable, scalable system design.

You will play a critical role in maintaining operational excellence while contributing to strategic system improvements and innovations that elevate the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Workday Functional Ownership

• Administer and maintain Core HCM configuration including supervisory organizations, positions, job profiles, compensation profiles, and business process frameworks.
• Manage end-to-end configuration and support for Absence including time-off plans, leave policies, accruals, eligibility rules, and workflows.
• Serve as a point of contact for HR partners regarding system design, capabilities, and issue resolution.
• Troubleshoot complex issues impacting data, business processes, or user experience.

Configuration, Enhancements & Optimization

• Design, build, and test configuration changes across Core HCM and Absence in alignment with business requirements.
• Evaluate existing system setup and recommend improvements that drive automation, scalability, and better user experience.
• Support Workday bi-annual release updates, perform testing, and implement approved changes.
• Support or lead small-to-medium HRIS initiatives, enhancements, and continuous improvement projects.

Data Integrity, Reporting & Analytics

• Perform regular audits of workforce and absence data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Support HR and business partners with reporting needs and help interpret data for insights and decision-making.
• Lead data validation efforts during system updates, reorganizations, integrations, or major HR changes.
• Uphold data governance, security standards, and global compliance practices.

Testing, Documentation & Governance

• Support and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Workday updates, enhancements, and new features.
• Maintain documentation of configuration, business processes, data dictionaries, and system workflows.
• Adhere to structured change control and governance processes to ensure system stability and audit readiness.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Partner with HR Operations on data loads, and issue resolution, ensuring accuracy and timely support.
• Provide training, troubleshooting, and user guidance to HR teams globally.
• Collaborate with technical HRIS resources on changes that impact integrations, security, and downstream systems.
• Understand India HR processes to ensure local compliance and alignment with global HR programs.

Qualifications

Required

• 3-6+ years of HRIS experience with hands-on Workday administration.
• Strong knowledge of Core HCM structures and employee lifecycle transactions.
• Experience configuring and supporting Absence / Leave frameworks.
• Strong analytical, data validation, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven experience supporting configuration, testing cycles, and system maintenance.
• High attention to detail, with strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting Workday implementations, tenant redesigns, or HR transformation projects.
• Familiarity with Workday security, reporting, and data governance best practices.
• Experience working with global HR teams and understanding of India HR operations.

What You'll Bring

• Ability to independently manage module ownership and moderate complexity configuration.
• Comfort working across time zones in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong partnership mindset with HR, IT, and cross-functional teams.
• Passion for improving processes, enabling automation, and driving system innovation.