Hris Specialist Jobs in California

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Job Description:

Position Summary

The Workday HRIS Specialist is responsible for supporting and enhancing our Workday environment with a primary focus on Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking (PATT) and reporting modules. This role will serve as a subject matter expert responsible for configuration, maintenance, and optimization of these modules. The Specialist will partner closely with HR, Payroll, and cross-functional teams to ensure system accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Additionally, this role will provide backup support for Benefits and Compensation modules, ensuring continuity across key HR systems.

Must have configuration experience with the following Workday Modules:

• US Payroll
• Global Absence
• Global Time Tracking
• Reporting

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking modules including business processes, eligibility rules, calculations, and accruals.

• Support design, testing, deployment, and enhancement of Workday functionality.

• Troubleshoot system issues and partner with stakeholders to resolve defects.

• Serve as SME for Payroll and Time Tracking configuration and system support.

• Ensure payroll compliance through accurate system configuration and audits.

• Develop and maintain Workday reports.

• Create dashboards and analytics to support data-driven decision making.

• Maintain data integrity through audits, validations, and governance practices.

• Manage EIB uploads and maintain system data tables.

• Support HRIS projects, including testing and Workday releases.

• Provide backup support for Benefits and Compensation modules.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.

• 5+ years of HRIS experience with at least 3 years of Workday configuration.

• Experience with Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking modules.

• Experience building Workday reports and dashboards.

• Understanding of Workday architecture and data structures.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• High level of confidentiality and integrity.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $110,000. - $130,000. Pay will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and relevant education and training. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance-based bonus, commission, or other variable pay plan. The Company also offers a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k. Your recruiter can share more details about the specific compensation package during the hiring process.

The Accurate Way:

We offer a fun, fast-paced environment, with lots of room for growth. We have an unwavering commitment to diversity, ensuring everyone has a complete sense of belonging here. To do this, we follow four guiding principles – Take Ownership, Be Open, Stay Curious, Work as One – core values that dictate what we stand for, and how we behave.

Take ownership.

Be accountable for your actions, your team, and the company. Accept responsibility willingly, especially when it’s what’s best for our customers. Give others every reason to trust you, believe in you, and count on you. Rise to every occasion with your personal best.

Be open.

Be open to new ideas. Be inclusive of people and ways of doing things. Make yourself accessible and approachable, and communicate with genuineness, transparency, honesty, and respect. Embrace differences.

Stay curious.

Stay curious even as you move forward. Tirelessly ask questions and challenge the status quo in your pursuit of new ideas, ways to solve problems, and to continually grow and improve.

Work as one.

Work together to create the best customer and workplace experience. Put our customers and employees first—before individual or departmental agendas. Make sure they get the help they need to succeed.

Equal opportunities

Accurate is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accurate will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

This posting is open for U.S.-based candidates who currently reside in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MI, MN, NV, NH, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV

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