HRIS Analyst - Workforce Management (Hybrid

HRIS Analyst

At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That's why we're not just transforming cancer care—we're changing lives.

We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: "What would I do if this patient were my mom?" That question drives everything we do.

But our mission doesn't stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose.

Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.

The HRIS Analyst will be a key member of the HR Operations team, delivering work that will support workforce analytics, compliance, and engagement through the power of technology. The HRIS Analyst will report to the HR Technology & Employee Experience director, supporting daily activities and strategic efforts for Caris Life Sciences' workforce operational needs. The HRIS Analyst will primarily focus on delivering workforce management solutions within Workday's HCM, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Absence, Scheduling, Core Compensation, Core Reporting, and EIB Integration product areas.

The HRIS Analyst will work alongside the Talent, Development, & Performance HRIS Analyst to deliver a best-in-class Workday experience for the enterprise. Overtime, the HRIS Analyst will have the opportunity to lead more complex product areas, including Advanced Compensation, Workday Extend, Payroll, Benefits, and Advanced Integrations.

Analytics

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex custom reports and dashboards in Workday to support HR and business operations across all areas (e.g. Advanced Reports, Dashboards, Workday Hubs, etc.).
• Ensure accurate data management by conducting regular audits of HRIS data to ensure accuracy and reliability, promptly addressing any discrepancies for key modules (e.g. Security, Schedules, Employee Personnel Files, Job Description s, Position Management, etc.).
• Support data migrations, including uploading mass datasets, corrections, or performing ad-hoc transactions for HR operational needs.
• Assist in the design, creation, and delivery of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual HR reports for senior leadership, summarizing the organization's workforce accomplishments through HRIS data analytics.
• Audit integration occurrences between Workday and other enterprise systems (e.g. Okta, Salesforce, Share works, DISQ, Linked In, etc.).

Compliance

• Assist in quarterly access reviews to ensure Workday configurations, security, and processes comply with relevant federal, state/local labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with HR, internal audit teams, and external partners to perform security assessments, vulnerability testing, and ensure that Workday complies with all relevant compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR, EEO, etc.).
• Regularly audit Workday system security to ensure that confidential employee data is protected and that security standards are met.
• Assist in maintaining security protocols within Workday, including setting up and managing user access, roles, and permissions in compliance with the organization's security policies.

Engagement

• Partner with HR teams to enhance the employee experience for system driven programs, processes, and campaigns through notifications, alerts, reports, dashboards, and trainings (e.g., Workday Gigs, Announcements, Workday Hubs, Emerging Leaders, Talent Reviews, Employee Reviews, etc.).
• Work closely with the HR Technology director to partner with business leaders and ensure Workday can accommodate their workforce needs, frustrations, initiatives, and strategies.
• Help promote new enhancements and features to the organization through live demonstrations, announcements, workshops, and training sessions (e.g., Workday Wednesdays, Workday Newsletters, Workday Messaging,…