Job Description:
• 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.
• Provide post-production support across Workday HCM modules.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a knowledge-sharing culture.
Requirements:
• 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
• 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
• 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.
Benefits:
• Competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision insurance 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 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs