Workday HRIS Specialist - Compensation and Absence

The Global HR Technology team consists of 6 committed professionals based in the US and Europe. Being an integral member of this team, which has been growing with IDEXX all along the way, you will share the vision of taking ownership of your functional areas of expertise – Compensation and Absence and be ready to collaborate and support your peers. We perform as a united team, no country silos!

What You'll Be Doing

As a HRIS Specialist focused on Workday Compensation and Absence, you are part of the Global HR Technology Team responsible for the analysis, design, and development of the Workday system, policies, and related processes. While working closely with all HR COEs, supporting globally, you will build a thorough understanding of HR business processes, analyze the evolving business requirements to enable the development of business solutions, and improve the systems we support. We are open to offering this position as a hybrid or fully remote role, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.

• You will maintain and manage Core Compensation & Advanced Compensation and their related business processes, configurations (i.e. Compensation rules and eligibility, support and maintain Merit Cycle processes, Reporting), and key administrative features of Workday
• You will gather and document business requirements of new initiatives or changes to existing processes/procedures impacting Compensation and Absence
• You will provide day-to-day support and troubleshooting for Workday Compensation and Absence issues
• You will manage and participate in compensation/absence-related projects, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
• You will act as a liaison between HR, IT, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into system solutions
• You will stay updated on Workday product releases and industry trends to ensure optimal system performance
• You will assist in developing and maintaining compensation/absence policies and procedures in Workday
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• You have at least 5 years of working experience with Workday Compensation and Absence configuration
• You have experience with Workday technologies - Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) Report Writer, Business Process Framework, Configurable Security, Calculated Fields
• You are analytical and have strong problem-solving skills
• You are detail oriented with high degree of accuracy
• You are able to prioritize tasks with tight deadlines
• You are comfortable working both individually and as a team player
• You are a strong communicator, both verbal and written
• You have the ability to effectively lead discussions
• To be successful in this role you need to have a good understanding of the system set up and the different business processes
• You understand how data is stored in the system and how it integrates with internal applications
• You are comfortable working with ambiguity from time to time and working in fast paced project environment should not be something completely new to you
  
  

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

 

Let’s pursue what matters together. 

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.