Wayne-Sanderson Farms · 10 hours ago
Sr HRIS Payroll, Absence & Time Tracking Analyst
Georgia - Oakwood Corporate Office
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expWayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Senior Analyst for Payroll, Absence & Time Tracking who will act as a subject matter expert in the configuration and optimization of Workday systems. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate pay processing and effective absence management while supporting the rollout of Time Tracking across various locations.
Animal FeedMeat and PoultryWholesale
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end configuration for Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking, including rules, calculations, eligibility, and validations
Design and maintain scalable Time Tracking frameworks that support phased deployment across locations, pay groups, and workforce populations
Design, configure, and maintain time and absence rules aligned to labor policies, union and non-union requirements, and regulatory obligations
Lead complex configuration changes, enhancements, and defect resolution across PATT modules
Partner with Payroll Operations to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, particularly as new locations are onboarded to Time Tracking
Identify and mitigate payroll and time-related risks introduced during rollout phases, including retro impacts, pay variances, and compliance exposure
Support payroll audits, reconciliations, and compliance reviews
Lead unit testing and support integration, UAT, and payroll parallel testing for PATT-related changes
Support deployment activities for each Time Tracking rollout phase, including configuration validation, payroll readiness, and stabilization support
Coordinate and validate Workday releases impacting Payroll, Absence, or Time Tracking
Ensure changes are thoroughly tested, documented, and production-ready
Act as a trusted advisor to Payroll, HR, Operations, and HR Technology leadership on PATT-related topics
Partner with project and change teams to ensure Time Tracking deployments align with operational needs while maintaining system standards
Translate business requirements into scalable system solutions
Provide Tier 3 support and root-cause analysis for complex issues
Identify opportunities to improve payroll and time processes through configuration optimization and automation
Incorporate lessons learned from early Time Tracking deployments to continuously refine standards, templates, and configurations
Reduce manual workarounds and improve system usability and data quality
Contribute to governance standards, documentation, and best practices
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience supporting Payroll, Time Tracking, and/or Absence systems in a complex enterprise environment
Strong hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, Absence, and/or Time Tracking configuration
Experience supporting system rollouts, expansions, or phased deployments is strongly preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Experience working with cross-functional partners including Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT
Preferred
Experience supporting manufacturing, hourly, or multi-state workforces
Knowledge of wage and hour regulations, overtime rules, and timekeeping compliance
Experience supporting audits or SOX-adjacent controls
Workday certifications in Payroll, Time Tracking, and/or Absence
Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Project Management, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Workday Pro Certification in Payroll, Attendance, and Time Tracking preferred
Company
Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces and sells animal feeds.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin McDaniel
President and Chief Executive Officer
T.J. Wolfe
Chief Financial Officer
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