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Davidson Hospitality Group · 6 hours ago

Workday HRIS Analyst - Benefits, Absence and Integrations

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Davidson Hospitality Group is a dynamic and innovative hospitality management company that is constantly seeking top talent to join its team. They are seeking a Workday HRIS Benefits, Absence & Integrations Analyst to deliver scalable, high-quality Workday HCM solutions and support the HR transformation initiatives for over 10,000 employees.

Hospitality

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the hands-on Workday Benefits, Absence, and Integrations Analyst for assigned projects and production support activities

Deliver Workday HCM solutions that enable better decision-making and drive operational efficiency across the company

Facilitate design sessions, gather business and location-level requirements, and develop creative, scalable configuration solutions

Lead and/or participate in documentation, configuration, testing, and deployment activities

Support Workday tenant maintenance, enhancements, and troubleshooting

Collaborate closely with HRIS leadership, project managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to communicate challenges, drive process improvements, and ensure project success

Maintain strong relationships with integration partners and benefits vendors, ensuring seamless and compliant data flow

Promote an innovative, collaborative, and continuous-improvement culture within the HCM team

Champion high levels of customer satisfaction and serve as a trusted expert for Workday Benefits and Absence

Provide support—where applicable—in related Workday functional areas including Time Tracking, Scheduling, Payroll, Performance Management, Financials, and more

Qualification

Workday Benefits expertiseWorkday Absence expertiseWorkday Integrations expertiseAnalytical skillsExcel proficiencyCommunication skillsLeadership experienceDocumentation skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Advanced Workday experience in Benefits, Absence, and Integrations (non-negotiable)

Direct, hands-on leadership experience administering Workday Benefits and supporting complex Absence requirements

Experience supporting high-volume organizations (10,000+ employees) in multi-state environments

Proven success owning complex Workday integrations and vendor relationships

Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights

Excellent communication skills—you can explain technical concepts to non-technical partners

Advanced proficiency in Excel and reporting tools

Ability to work on-site in our Dunwoody, GA corporate office five days per week

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets, identify trends, and provide leadership with actionable insights that inform Benefits, Absence, and integration decisions

Proven experience leading configuration and design of Workday Benefits and Absence in multi-state, high-volume environments

Demonstrated success owning and optimizing complex Workday integrations, including coordination with multiple third-party vendors and internal stakeholders

Extensive hands-on experience maintaining, enhancing, and governing large-scale Workday Benefits, Absence, and related integration frameworks

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis or reporting tools used to validate configuration, troubleshoot issues, and monitor integration performance

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts, create comprehensive documentation, and articulate system impacts to both HR and business leaders

Direct, hands-on leadership experience administering Workday Benefits—including open enrollment, life event processing, and vendor integrations—as well as supporting complex Absence configurations

Bachelor's degree + minimum 5 years of Workday Benefits & Absence experience; OR No degree + minimum 9 years of hands-on Workday Benefits & Absence experience

Active participation as a functional lead in at least two full-cycle Workday Benefits and Absence implementations, including integrations

Current Workday certification in HCM, Benefits, Absence, Compensation, or related modules

Must be based in Atlanta, Georgia

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Ability to develop white papers, lead design sessions, facilitate stakeholder discussions, and deliver Workday demonstrations

Prior experience partnering with HR departments and a strong understanding of HR operational challenges, especially related to Benefits, Absence, and systems integration