Senior Analyst, Workday Absence & Benefits

Role Overview

• Own the design, configuration, and optimisation of Workday Absence and Benefits modules (US and global).
• Serve as the primary configuration expert for enhancements, change requests, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People Operations, Total Rewards, and Payroll to ensure cohesive and compliant solutions.
• Lead the end-to-end configuration lifecycle: gather business requirements, prototype, test, deploy, and document.
• Manage issue resolution and Workday support tickets for Absence and Benefits, identifying root causes and long-term fixes.
• Stay current on Workday releases and assess impact to existing configuration and downstream integrations.
• Provide guidance on best practices for process design, data accuracy, and compliance within Absence and Benefits.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve employee-facing processes and self-service experiences.
• Support and advise on related configuration touchpoints such as Compensation, Time Tracking, and HCM if needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience, including at least 3+ years focused on Absence and Benefits.
• Deep understanding of Workday Absence Framework, eligibility rules, benefit events, enrolment logic, and time-off calculations.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex business needs into scalable configuration.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a global, matrixed environment.
• Workday Absence and Benefits Certification Completion.
• Familiarity with Workday integrations (EIBs, RaaS, Workday Studio), REST APIs, and downstream data dependencies.

Benefits

• We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects.
• Monks offers various programs and initiatives to foster a positive work culture.