Benefits Business Systems Analyst – Contract

Altera is a company focused on delivering exceptional employee experiences, and they are seeking a Benefits Business Systems Analyst to serve as a key link between Total Rewards, HR Technology, vendors, and cross-functional partners. This role is responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of Altera’s benefits systems, primarily within Workday, ensuring scalability as the company grows.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for the Workday Benefits module and related integrations
• Partner with HR Technology to develop, enhance, and test system functionality and workflows
• Collaborate with vendor partners on the configuration and testing of Workday Benefits plans, time off/leave plans, eligibility rules, rates, events, and integrations in alignment with Altera policies and vendor requirements
• Identify system enhancements and partner with HRIS to deploy changes and optimize processes
• Streamline benefits workflows and support continuous improvement initiatives across Total Rewards and HR Operations
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configuration, processes, and standard operating procedures
• Partner with benefits vendors to support EDI file maintenance, integration testing, and troubleshooting
• Provide Workday benefits expertise to ensure optimization of system outcomes
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations and operational

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience supporting HR/benefits systems, ideally within Workday
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to navigate fast‑paced environments with evolving priorities
• Experience in semiconductor, technology, or high‑growth environments
• Exposure to global benefits programs and international configuration
• Experience supporting Open Enrollment cycles from end to end