HRIS Analyst III - Workday Benefits
One Model
Accounting & Finance, IT
Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Mar 11, 2026
Key Responsibilities
Remote Workday HRIS Benefits Analyst III Position
Remote Workday HRIS Benefits Analyst III Position
- System Administration and Configuration:
- Manage the configuration and maintenance of Workday Benefits modules, including Health Care, Retirement, ACA, and other related areas.
- Support the annual Open Enrollment configuration, testing, execution, and post-enrollment audits.
- Partner with third-party vendors to set up and maintain EDI and integration files for benefits enrollment and eligibility.
- Process Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday benefits-related system issues, enhancements, and troubleshooting.
- Monitor benefit-related business processes to ensure transactions are flowing correctly through Workday and integrations.
- Lead projects to implement new benefit offerings, regulatory changes, or system updates related to benefits.
- Data Accuracy and Compliance:
- Ensure benefit elections, enrollments, terminations, and qualifying life event changes are processed accurately and timely.
- Oversee audits of benefits data to ensure data integrity and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., HIPAA, ACA).
- Prepare and support required reporting (ACA reporting, etc.).
- Stakeholder Support and Training:
- Act as a liaison between HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors for all benefit-related systems matters.
- Provide training and documentation to HR and Benefits teams on Workday functionality and processes.
- Provide tier-2/3 support for employee inquiries escalated from HR support teams.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Proactively recommend improvements in system design, processes, and user experience.
- Stay current on Workday updates/releases and assess impact to benefits modules.
- Participate in user group meetings, testing new Workday features, and implementation of system enhancements.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 5+ years of experience with HRIS administration, with a strong emphasis on Workday Benefits.
- Expertise in Workday Benefits configuration, Open Enrollment setup, EDI file management, and compliance reporting.
- Strong understanding of employee benefits programs, rules, and regulations (Health, Welfare, Retirement, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA).
- Proficient in business process configuration, integrations, and reporting (e.g., Workday Report Writer).
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with Workday HCM & Benefits
- Workday Pro Certification in Benefits or related areas (a plus).
- Prior experience supporting multi-state or global benefits programs.
- Familiarity with SOX compliance as it relates to HR systems.
