Workday HRIS Analyst

Location: Indianapolis, IN preferred, remote considered.

Company Overview

Performing over 80 million locates annually, USIC is the most trusted name in underground utility damage prevention. USIC also provides a full suite of utility services throughout North America. Our Mission: to deliver quality, efficient, safe, and innovative solutions to protect our partners’ infrastructure and critical assets. Our Culture is known as Living the SAFE-LIFE: Protecting Infrastructure, Protecting Our Communities, Protecting Ourselves.

Summary

We are seeking a Workday HRIS Analyst with a passion for process improvement and expertise in Time Tracking and Absence. In this role, you’ll be the go-to subject matter expert, ensuring that our time and absence processes run smoothly, accurately, and in compliance with both internal policies and external regulations.

You’ll partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and business leaders to optimize system functionality, resolve complex issues, and deliver actionable insights that impact every employee in the organization. This is a highly visible role where your work will directly contribute to a better employee experience, improved operational efficiency, and stronger compliance.

If you thrive on solving problems, enjoy digging into system configurations, and want to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, this role offers the perfect opportunity to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday Time Tracking and Absence modules, including business processes, eligibility rules, accruals, work schedules, and absence plans.
• Translate business needs into effective Workday configurations that improve user experience and operational efficiency.
• Partner with HR and Payroll to ensure accurate time capture, leave balances, and payout calculations.
• Ensure data accuracy with regular audits, validations, and reconciliations.
• Build and maintain Workday reports and dashboards to provide visibility into time, absence, and compliance metrics.
• Deliver actionable insights to leadership to guide decision-making and policy adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, state/provincial meal/rest and overtime rules, company policies, and union rules; document and version policy logic in Workday.
• Serve as the primary contact for Time Tracking and Absence-related issues, providing timely, accurate solutions.
• Manage support tickets with clear communication and follow-through.
• Lead or participate in Workday enhancement projects, system releases, and integrations.
• Perform end-to-end testing to ensure smooth deployments and minimize disruptions.
• Stay informed about new Workday features and industry best practices, recommending improvements to stay ahead of the curve.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Compliance, and IT to align system capabilities with policy and regulatory needs.
• Provide training and resources to HR partners, managers, and employees to maximize adoption and minimize errors

Requirements

• 3+ years of Workday configuration experience, with strong expertise in Time Tracking and Absence
• Understanding of payroll dependencies, accrual rules, and compliance impacts
• Proficiency in Workday reporting tools, including Report Writer and Calculated Fields
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex requirements into simple, effective solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, Business, or related field — or equivalent experience
• Workday certification(s) in Time Tracking and/or Absence preferred
• Experience with additional Workday modules (HCM Core, Payroll, Scheduling) preferred
• Familiarity with labor laws and compliance requirements impacting time and leave preferred
• Experience supporting integrations with external time clocks, payroll systems, or scheduling tools preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply.