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HRIS Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Most HRIS positions clear the specialty occupation bar because the role demands a bachelor's degree in information systems, HR management, or a related field.
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The Senior Payroll HRIS Analyst is responsible for the design, configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of Workday Payroll for U.S. and Canada payroll operations. This role serves as the primary HRIS partner to Payroll, ensuring Workday solutions align with business requirements, operational needs, and compliance requirements across a complex payroll environment.
This individual partners closely with Payroll, HRIS, Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking, IT, and other stakeholders to analyze complex payroll needs and translate business requirements into effective Workday configuration solutions. This role requires strong Workday Payroll expertise, a deep understanding of payroll processes, and the ability to identify impacts, recommend best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Serve as the primary Workday Payroll HRIS subject matter expert responsible for the design, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Workday Payroll functionality supporting U.S. and Canada payroll operations. Support complex payroll configuration including pay components, calculated fields, conditional rules, eligibility criteria, accumulations, and payroll processing configuration.
- Partner with Payroll leadership and cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements, identify opportunities for improvement, and design scalable Workday solutions that support varying operational needs across employee populations, locations, business segments, and country-specific requirements.
- Analyze and troubleshoot complex payroll system issues, perform root cause analysis, evaluate upstream and downstream impacts, and implement sustainable solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall payroll operations.
- Lead Workday testing activities for system enhancements, semi-annual Workday releases, payroll system updates, regulatory changes, integrations, and new functionality. Review release notes, assess payroll impacts, configure and validate functionality in test tenants, develop test scenarios, document results, and ensure solutions are production-ready prior to deployment.
- Support payroll-related configuration and processes across Workday modules, including Benefits, Compensation, Absence, reporting, and other areas impacting payroll processing. Makes program modifications to existing reports as necessary.
- Evaluate Workday functionality, releases, and industry best practices to proactively recommend enhancements, automation opportunities, and process improvements that increase operational effectiveness.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to analyze complex issues, identify root cause, evaluate impacts, and recommend effective solutions.
- Ability to translate business needs into scalable Workday configuration solutions that support operational and compliance requirements.
- Ability to effectively partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders across Payroll, HR, and IT teams.
- Ability to manage priorities, support system changes, and ensure appropriate testing, documentation, and implementation of solutions.
- Advanced knowledge of Workday Payroll configuration including pay components, calculated fields, condition rules, eligibility criteria, business processes, and payroll functionality, required.
- Strong understanding of payroll operations including payroll processing, retro calculations, taxation, compliance requirements, and payroll best practices.
- Knowledge of Workday functionality across related areas, including Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, reporting, and integrations; intermediate, required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required in related field
- Five (5) years or more experience in HRIS experience with hands-on Workday Payroll configuration experience supporting complex payroll environments.
- Five (5) years or more experience supporting large, multi-state and/or multi-country payroll operations. Workday Payroll Certification preferred.
- Workday Payroll Certification, preferred.
TRAVEL: No
DOT REGULATED: No
JOB CATEGORY: HRIS
OUR CULTURE & COMMITMENT:
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
PAY TYPE:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
$100,000.00
Maximum Pay Range:
$115,000.00
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
For more information about benefits, click here to download the comprehensive benefits summary.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com.
CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
SUMMARY
The Senior Payroll HRIS Analyst is responsible for the design, configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of Workday Payroll for U.S. and Canada payroll operations. This role serves as the primary HRIS partner to Payroll, ensuring Workday solutions align with business requirements, operational needs, and compliance requirements across a complex payroll environment.
This individual partners closely with Payroll, HRIS, Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking, IT, and other stakeholders to analyze complex payroll needs and translate business requirements into effective Workday configuration solutions. This role requires strong Workday Payroll expertise, a deep understanding of payroll processes, and the ability to identify impacts, recommend best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Serve as the primary Workday Payroll HRIS subject matter expert responsible for the design, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Workday Payroll functionality supporting U.S. and Canada payroll operations. Support complex payroll configuration including pay components, calculated fields, conditional rules, eligibility criteria, accumulations, and payroll processing configuration.
- Partner with Payroll leadership and cross-functional teams to analyze business requirements, identify opportunities for improvement, and design scalable Workday solutions that support varying operational needs across employee populations, locations, business segments, and country-specific requirements.
- Analyze and troubleshoot complex payroll system issues, perform root cause analysis, evaluate upstream and downstream impacts, and implement sustainable solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and overall payroll operations.
- Lead Workday testing activities for system enhancements, semi-annual Workday releases, payroll system updates, regulatory changes, integrations, and new functionality. Review release notes, assess payroll impacts, configure and validate functionality in test tenants, develop test scenarios, document results, and ensure solutions are production-ready prior to deployment.
- Support payroll-related configuration and processes across Workday modules, including Benefits, Compensation, Absence, reporting, and other areas impacting payroll processing. Makes program modifications to existing reports as necessary.
- Evaluate Workday functionality, releases, and industry best practices to proactively recommend enhancements, automation opportunities, and process improvements that increase operational effectiveness.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to analyze complex issues, identify root cause, evaluate impacts, and recommend effective solutions.
- Ability to translate business needs into scalable Workday configuration solutions that support operational and compliance requirements.
- Ability to effectively partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders across Payroll, HR, and IT teams.
- Ability to manage priorities, support system changes, and ensure appropriate testing, documentation, and implementation of solutions.
- Advanced knowledge of Workday Payroll configuration including pay components, calculated fields, condition rules, eligibility criteria, business processes, and payroll functionality, required.
- Strong understanding of payroll operations including payroll processing, retro calculations, taxation, compliance requirements, and payroll best practices.
- Knowledge of Workday functionality across related areas, including Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, Compensation, reporting, and integrations; intermediate, required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required in related field
- Five (5) years or more experience in HRIS experience with hands-on Workday Payroll configuration experience supporting complex payroll environments.
- Five (5) years or more experience supporting large, multi-state and/or multi-country payroll operations. Workday Payroll Certification preferred.
- Workday Payroll Certification, preferred.
TRAVEL: No
DOT REGULATED: No
JOB CATEGORY: HRIS
OUR CULTURE & COMMITMENT:
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
PAY TYPE:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
$100,000.00
Maximum Pay Range:
$115,000.00
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
For more information about benefits, click here to download the comprehensive benefits summary.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com.
CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Hris Specialist
Document your HRIS platform certifications early
Certifications in Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM strengthen your EB-2 or EB-3 PERM petition by demonstrating specialized technical knowledge that generalist HR candidates lack. Gather vendor-issued credentials and transcripts before your employer begins labor certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Large healthcare systems, financial institutions, and enterprise tech companies regularly sponsor HRIS roles through PERM because their HR infrastructure depends on specialists who manage proprietary platforms. Search the DOL OFLC disclosure data to verify which employers have filed PERM applications for HRIS or HRIS Analyst titles.
Clarify whether your role qualifies as EB-2 or EB-3
If your offer letter requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials, your employer can file under EB-2, skipping the EB-3 queue. Ask your employer's immigration counsel to review the job description before PERM recruitment begins, since the degree requirement must be bona fide.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter HRIS Specialist openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies already familiar with the PERM process rather than educating a reluctant HR team from scratch.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your HRIS role and location throughout the green card process. Cross-check the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for your position before signing an offer, since underpaying stalls or invalidates the petition.
Understand the PERM recruitment window and your timeline
PERM requires your employer to run a mandatory recruitment campaign before DOL certifies the position. That process typically takes six to twelve months before I-140 filing even begins, so start green card conversations with your employer well before your current work authorization expires.
Green Card Hris Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do HRIS Specialist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most HRIS Specialist positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree. If the role requires a master's degree in information systems, HR technology, or a related field, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel reviews the job description during PERM labor certification to confirm the correct category before filing.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for HRIS roles?
The PERM process leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, so there's no biennial renewal cycle once you receive your green card. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery at the petition stage, though per-country backlogs can affect wait times for nationals from high-demand countries. PERM also requires DOL labor market testing before USCIS sees the petition.
Can I search for HRIS Specialist jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter HRIS Specialist openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have completed PERM filings before rather than pitching the idea cold. This significantly shortens the conversation at the offer stage and reduces the risk of an employer declining to sponsor after you've already accepted a role.
What happens to my green card petition if I change employers during the PERM process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, your PERM filing is tied to the sponsoring employer and generally cannot transfer. You'd need to restart labor certification with the new employer. Once an I-140 has been approved for 180 days and you're in adjustment of status, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date.
Does my country of birth affect how long my HRIS Specialist green card will take?
Yes. EB-3 priority dates move at different speeds depending on your country of birth, not citizenship. Nationals born in India and China face significantly longer backlogs than nationals from most other countries due to per-country annual limits set by USCIS. Your employer can file the I-140 and you can file for adjustment of status or consular processing once your priority date is current on the USCIS Visa Bulletin.