HR Systems Analyst - Workday (Time and Absence)

Avantor is seeking a Workday Sr. HR Systems Analyst with a focus on Workday Time Tracking and Absence Management evaluation, design, and configuration within the HR Technology team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in implementing, optimizing, and maintaining end-to-end Time and Absence configurations in Workday. This role emphasizes designing efficient processes for time capture, scheduling, absence tracking, and accrual management that align with business and compliance requirements. The analyst will collaborate closely with HR, Payroll, and functional experts to ensure accurate, compliant, and user-friendly time and leave management across Avantor’s global operations.

This is a full-time, remote position. If you are passionate about optimizing time and absence solutions and making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment, Avantor is the place for you!

The Team

The HR Technology team is responsible for leveraging technology to meet the strategic needs of Avantor’s human resources operations while fostering an environment of continuous growth and innovation. As part of this dynamic team, you will contribute to projects that enhance Workday Time Tracking and Absence configurations and improve user experiences across the company.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience configuring Workday Time Tracking and/or Workday Absence Management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting global or multi-country Workday deployments preferred.
• Workday Time and Absence Pro certification is highly preferred.
• Additional experience in configuring other Workday modules (e.g., Compensation, Benefits) is a plus.

Skills & Competencies:

• For Absence Focus:
  • Hands-on experience in configuring Workday Absence Management, including setting up absence plans, time-off policies, and accrual calculations to ensure accurate leave tracking.
  • Proficient in designing and managing calculated fields, condition rules, and eligibility criteria for absence events to align with business requirements.
  • Skilled in managing year-end accrual configurations, ensuring accurate adjustments, compliance with company policies, and seamless rollovers.
  • Experience in configuring and managing leave of absence setups, including eligibility rules, return-to-work processes, and compliance considerations.
• For Time Tracking Focus:
  • Strong hands-on experience configuring Workday Time Tracking, including work schedules, time entry codes, time calculations, and validation rules.
  • Proficiency in managing time entry, approval workflows, and integrations with Payroll and Absence.
  • Ability to design and implement time calculation rules (overtime, shift differentials, meal breaks, etc.) to meet complex business needs.
  • Understanding of compliance requirements related to FLSA, working time regulations, and other regional labor laws.

• Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow HRSD.

HOW YOU WILL THRIVE AND CREATE AN IMPACT:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Workday Time and Absence configurations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration between Time, Absence, and downstream systems.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on Time and Absence functionalities, advising HR and business partners on best practices and enhancements .
• Drive standardization and process optimization across Avantor’s global HR technology landscape.
• Ensure data accuracy, system integrity, and compliance across all Time and Absence configurations.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.