HEI Hotels & Resorts · 12 hours ago
Sr. HRIS Analyst – Absence, Time Tracking and Payroll
Norwalk, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$72K/yr - $75K/yrHEI Hotels & Resorts manages a diverse portfolio of hotels across the U.S. and is seeking a Sr. HRIS Analyst – Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll. This role is responsible for the design and support of Workday functionality, ensuring data accuracy, and collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize HR processes.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
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 year‑end 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field
Expert-level hands-on experience configuring Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll
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
Preferred
Hospitality industry experience
Prior experience with Workday acquisitions, data loads, and configuration
Willingness to travel occasionally to company properties
Benefits
Competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Vision insurance programs through EyeMed
Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs
Pet insurance through the ASPCA
Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability plans
401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds
Discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs
Company
HEI Hotels & Resorts
Founded in 1985, HEI Hotels & Resorts is one of the nation’s leading privately held hotel investment and third-party management companies.
Founded in 2002
10001+ employees
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