Sr. Workday Benefits Analyst

1 week ago


Houston, United States The Planet Group Full time

Title: Sr. Workday Benefits AnalystLocation: Onsite in Houston, TXType: Direct HireWe’re seeking an experienced Senior Workday Benefits Analyst to support an upcoming Workday HCM implementation for a global organization. This role will focus on the configuration, optimization, and integration of Workday Benefits and Workday Compensation modules. The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience in Workday Benefits configuration and project delivery, with strong knowledge of Compensation processes and post–go-live support.This is a hands-on, functional role that partners closely with HR, Total Rewards, Payroll, and Technology teams to ensure seamless delivery of Workday functionality — emphasizing benefits strategy, compliance, and employee experience.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the Workday Benefits Subject Matter Expert (SME), leading configuration, testing, implementation, and maintenance of Benefits functionality.Manage benefits eligibility rules, plans, rates, enrollment events, and vendor integrations.Lead and support system updates, enhancements, and release management specific to Benefits.Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Total Rewards teams to ensure accurate administration of benefit deductions, enrollments, and data integrity.Support Workday Compensation processes, including merit, bonus, and stock plans.Participate in cross-functional projects involving Compensation and Benefits to ensure data consistency and aligned employee experiences.Troubleshoot system issues, test new functionality, and recommend process and configuration improvements.Develop and maintain documentation, dashboards, and reports to support compliance, auditing, and analytics.Stay current with Workday releases, benefits compliance regulations, and industry best practices.Required Skills & ExperienceExtensive hands-on Workday Benefits experience, including configuration, BPs, requirements gathering, testing, and reporting.Strong Workday Compensation experience, including merit, bonus, and stock plan setup.Proven experience managing Open Enrollment setup, testing, and execution.Strong understanding of integration touchpoints between Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, and Core HCM.Experience troubleshooting EIBs, data loads, and benefit interface errors.Analytical skills to identify and resolve data inconsistencies or process inefficiencies.Proficiency in Excel or similar tools for data reconciliation and validation.Experience with Workday release management, regression testing, and change control.3+ full lifecycle Workday Benefits implementations.Experience supporting migrations from legacy systems to Workday.Deep knowledge of benefits compliance (ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, 401(k), etc.).Experience managing vendor files and third-party integrations.Strong understanding of Workday reporting tools (Advanced Reports, Calculated Fields, Dashboards).Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.8–10 years of hands-on Workday HCM experience, with a focus on Benefits and Compensation.7+ years of experience in Workday consulting or SME roles on medium to large-scale HRIS projects.



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