HRIS Analyst – Workday Absence & HCM (M/W/X)

The HRIS Analyst supports the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Workday Absence Management and core HCM. This role partners closely with HR, Legal, and internal application teams to ensure absence plans and employee data are accurately maintained, compliant, and aligned with company policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain absence plans, accrual policies, and time off types in Workday
• Support core HCM functions including org management, job and position data, and business process configuration
• Troubleshoot and resolve absence and HCM-related system issues and employee/manager inquiries
• Partner with HR and Legal to translate policy changes into system configuration
• Collaborate with internal application teams on absence data flows and downstream system impacts
• Support EIB data loads for absence balance adjustments and corrections
• Participate in Workday bi-annual release reviews, assessing impact to absence and HCM functionality
• Document configuration decisions, business processes, and test scripts
• Assist with audits and exception reporting to ensure data integrity

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Workday experience with hands-on Absence & HCM configurations
• Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders
• Required: proven ability to independently configure absence and leave plans end-to-end, including accrual logic, carryover rules, and leave of absence management - with minimal need for direction or oversight
• Required: experience configuring absence and leave plans for France, the Netherlands, or similar European countries with complex statutory leave requirements
• French language proficiency is a plus, but not required

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidate Application Notice

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron's progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honoured with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community. At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact. Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations. All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices.