Senior HRIS Analyst

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Workday Analyst to support the modernization and optimization of our HR technology landscape. The ideal candidate will leverage deep Workday expertise to streamline processes, automate manual work, and enhance the employee experience.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of People Operations, the Senior Workday Analyst will serve as a strategic partner to HR, Payroll, and business leaders. They will configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Core HCM, Payroll, and Absence modules, develop reports, and support audits and reconciliations.

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
• 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

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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 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.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Company Information

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.