Workday Benefits And Absence Management Specialist
This position is a highly skilled role with hands-on experience in Workday Benefits and Absence modules, with a strong focus on end-to-end configuration optimization and integration support. The role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing Workday functionality related to employee benefits, leave management, and time-off plans, as well as ensuring seamless data flow between Workday and external benefit providers. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in Workday, a solid understanding of HR processes, and the ability to partner effectively with HR, IT, Payroll, and other stakeholders.
Reports To : Director of Human Resource Information System
Supervisory Responsibilities :
- May hire, train, and oversee subordinate staff in the department.
- May oversee the scheduling, assignments, and the daily workflow of subordinate staff in the department.
- May provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Duties / Responsibilities :
Configure Benefits & Absence Management modules, including eligibility rules, plan set up, and leave programs.Manage open enrollment, life event processing, benefit eligibility rules, configurations, and ensure accurate integration with benefit carriers.Support absence plans, time-off requests, accruals, leave types, and compliance with federal and state leave regulations (e.g., FMLA).Collaborate with HR and payroll teams to ensure accurate processing of benefits, leave, and time off transactions.Troubleshoot and resolve Workday configuration and integration issues, ensuring data integrity, system performance, and regulatory compliance.Conduct system testing for Workday updates / releases related to benefits and absence.Develop, update and maintain workday reports and dashboards leveraging report writer and calculated fields.Create and update user documentation and provide training to end users.Work with internal Benefits and IT to support benefit file integrations and data feeds.Stay current on Workday product updates and industry best practices.Collaborates with leadership and HR staff to identify system improvements and enhancements; recommends and implements solutions.Assists with acquisitions to compile complex data reports, summaries, and logs for leaders and HR staff.Serves as a representative and liaison between HR information services, external vendors, and other stakeholders for HRIS design and implementation projects.Ensures system compliance with data security and privacy requirements.Performs other duties as required.Required Skills / Abilities / Knowledge :
3+ years of hands-on Workday administration experience focused on Benefits and Absence Management modulesExperience with Open Enrollment, Benefits integrations, EIBs, and Leave of Absence / Absence workflows.Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and benefit regulations.Proficient in report writing (Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields).Analytical mindset with demonstrated troubleshooting skills and attention to detailExcellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to partner effectively across teamsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced excel skillsDemonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee, organizational, and system-related information exercising discretion and sound judgment at all times.Education / Experience / Licenses / Certifications :
Preferred : Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related fieldWorkday certification(s) in Benefits and / or AbsenceExperience with other Workday modules (e.g., Time Tracking, Payroll, HCM).Familiarity with EIBs and condition rules.SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP desirable.Physical Requirements : Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
FLSA Status : Exempt
EEO Status : First / Mid-Level Officials and Managers
Benefits + Perks of Joining the Team Select Family
Medical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Time Off and Paid Sick Time401(k)Referral ProgramPay Range : $80,000 - $100,000 / salary
Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, political belief, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.
