Sr. HRIS Analyst - Absence, Time Tracking and Payroll

About Us

HEI manages an unparalleled portfolio of leading full‑service branded hotels and luxury and lifestyle independent hotels across the U.S. We are the acknowledged experts on upper‑upscale, luxury, and premium select‑serve hotels in urban, super‑suburban, and destination locations. At HEI, we recognize that our enormous success is solely the result of our greatest asset:
Our People. Where people work is a choice. Against that choice, our greatest obligation is to ensure day in and day out that our associates have the compensation and benefits they deserve and industry‑leading tools, training and support that they need to excel. At HEI, simply said, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing us by investing in and making them more valuable.

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The Sr. HRIS Analyst - Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll is directly responsible for the design, development and support of Workday Absence and Time Tracking. This position will collaborate closely with stakeholders across HR, IT and Finance to deliver scalable solutions, ensure data accuracy and support ongoing Workday enhancements.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll functionality, configuration, and best practices.

• Design, configure, and maintain absence plans, accruals, time entry codes, time calculations, work schedules, and related business processes.

• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate gross‑to‑net outcomes, compliance with federal/state/local regulations, and seamless end‑to‑end processing.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to time entry, time approvals, accrual calculations, leave eligibility, and payroll results.

• Support annual and cyclical processes such as yearend payroll, PTO resets, and policy updates.

• Analyze system impacts of policy changes and recommend scalable configuration solutions.

• Collaborate with Operations and HR to optimize workforce timekeeping practices and ensure accurate labor reporting.

• Design, build, and maintain reports and dashboards, including Advanced, Matrix, and Composite reports.

• Configure Discovery Boards and Worksheets to deliver actionable insights to HR and business leaders.

• Audit and validate HR data for accuracy, consistency, and compliance.

• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable reporting solutions.

• Provide post‑production support across Workday HCM modules.

• Support testing and configuration efforts for system upgrades and new functionality.

• Play a key role in onboarding new acquisitions—including data migration, system setup, and testing.

• Respond to and resolve tickets in the HRIS queue efficiently.

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a knowledge‑sharing culture.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field (preferred)

• Hospitality industry experience a strong plus

• Expert‑level hands‑on experience configuring Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll is required

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced environment

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel

• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal

• Solid understanding of core HR business processes and interdependencies with Payroll, IT, and Finance

• Prior experience with Workday acquisitions, data loads, and configuration a plus

• Willingness to travel occasionally to company properties

Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Yes

HEI Hotels and Resorts offers a comprehensive benefit program that supports physical, mental, and financial wellness, including medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick, and holiday programs; pet insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with matching; and discounts through our 'You Decide' and hotel room discount programs.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.