Senior HRIS Analyst

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Workday Analyst to help modernize and optimize our HR technology landscape, streamlining processes and enhancing the employee experience.

About the 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 build a foundation for continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Core HCM, Payroll, and Absence modules to support business processes and organizational requirements.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Expertise in Workday business processes, organizations, staffing models, and worker lifecycle events
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Skills

• Workday Functional Expertise
• Payroll Calculations and Compliance
• Leave Management and Absence Policies
• Time Entry and Schedule Management
• Collaboration and Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Process Optimization and Innovation

Benefits

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.

Pay

Our salary and equity ranges for this role are as follows:

• 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

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon interview.