Senior HRIS Analyst

Mercury
San Francisco; Portland, US
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior HRIS professionals with deep Workday expertise who thrive in complex, multi-module environments and enjoy strategic HR technology optimization.

Best fit for

  • Workday specialists who excel in payroll and absence module configurations.
    — “5+ years of Workday functional experience, including configuration and support
  • Strategic thinkers who can drive HR tech innovation and automation.
    — “leveraging Workday technology to create more efficient, scalable, and employee-centric experiences
  • Candidates comfortable with multi-state and international payroll compliance.
    — “Experience working in complex organizations with multiple business units, local and international employee populations

Things to consider

  • Role requires expertise in both payroll calculations and absence management.
    — “Experience with payroll calculations, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax setup
  • Must collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams and vendors.
    — “Collaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors on processes and integrations

How to stand out

  • Showcase specific examples of Workday optimizations you've implemented.
    — “streamlining processes, automate manual work, and enhance the employee experience
  • Highlight experience with AI-driven solutions in HR technology.
    — “evaluate, implement, and maximize AI-driven solutions within Workday and related HR technologies
  • Demonstrate your ability to document complex system configurations.
    — “Document system configurations, procedures, testing, recommendations for optimal system setup
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • configuration and optimization of Workday modules
  • support for audits and reconciliation activities
Typical background
5+ years of Workday functional experienceconfiguration and support for HCM, Payroll, and Absence modules

Skills & requirements

Required

Workday Core HCMPayrollAbsence ModulesWorkday SecurityWorkday Reports

Preferred

Workday AbsenceWorkday Payroll

Stack & domain

Workday Core HcmPayrollAbsenceWorkday Functional ExperienceConfigurationSupportPayroll RegulationsReportingSecurityIntegrationAi-driven SolutionsHr TechnologiesStrategic ThinkingProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkCollaborationDocumentingAuditsReconciliationYear-end ProcessesHrWorkdayAbsence ManagementAI

About the role

Original posting from Mercury via Greenhouse

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Workday Analyst to help take our rapidly growing organization to the next level. At Mercury, we are investing in modernizing and optimizing our HR technology landscape, streamlining processes, and building a foundation that can support continued expansion.

In this role, you will report to our Head of People Operations and serve as a strategic partner to HR, Payroll, and business leaders, leveraging deep Workday expertise to streamline processes, automate manual work, and enhance the employee experience across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys complex challenges, and wants to influence the future of HR Operations by identifying innovative solutions, implementing best practices, and leveraging Workday technology to create more efficient, scalable, and employee-centric experiences.

*Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.

 

Here are some things you’ll do on the job:

Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Core HCM, Payroll, and Absence modules to support business processes and organizational requirements. Provide support for additional Workday modules as requested.

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and absence policies.

Develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics related to payroll and absence data.

Support Workday security for new implementations, acquisitions, reorganizations, and system enhancements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors on processes and integrations impacting payroll, time tracking, benefits, and absence management.

Document system configurations, procedures, testing, recommendations for optimal system setup and migration

Support audits, reconciliation activities, and year-end processes as needed.

Partner with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to evaluate, implement, and maximize AI-driven solutions within Workday and related HR technologies, driving innovation, process optimization, and scalable operational improvements.

You should have:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of Workday functional experience, including configuration and support

3+ years supporting HCM, Payroll and Absence or Time Tracking modules

Experience working in complex organizations with multiple business units, local and international employee populations

Experience with payroll calculations, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax setup

Configuration and maintenance of leave plans, accruals, eligibility rules, and absence validations

Expertise in Workday business processes, organizations, staffing models, and worker lifecycle events

Configuration of time entry codes, work schedules, overtime rules, and time calculations

 

The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options), and benefits.

Our salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

Our target new hire base salary ranges for this role are the following:

US employees in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area: $154,200 – $192,800 USD

US employees outside of New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area: $138,800 – $173,500 USD

Canadian employees (any location): CAD 145,800 – 182,200

 

Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Mercury are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.

 

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Source: Mercury careers (Greenhouse)

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