Senior HRIS Analyst

Senior HRIS Analyst (Remote)

Mercury is a rapidly growing fintech company seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior HRIS Analyst to join our team. We are dedicated to modernizing and optimizing our HR technology, streamlining processes, and building a robust foundation to support our continued expansion.

Reporting to the Head of People Operations, you will act as a strategic partner to HR, Payroll, and business leaders. Leveraging your deep expertise in Workday, you will streamline processes, automate manual tasks, and enhance the overall employee experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual who thrives on complex challenges and wants to influence the future of HR Operations by identifying innovative solutions, implementing best practices, and utilizing Workday technology for more efficient, scalable, and employee-centric outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Core HCM, Payroll, and Absence modules to align with business processes and organizational requirements. Provide support for additional Workday modules as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and absence policies.
• Develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics for 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, and recommendations for optimal system setup and migration.
• Assist with audits, reconciliation activities, and year-end processes.
• 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 a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of functional Workday experience, including configuration and support.
• 3+ years supporting Workday HCM, Payroll, and Absence or Time Tracking modules.
• Experience working in complex organizations with multiple business units and diverse employee populations (local and international).
• Proficiency in payroll calculations, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax setup.
• Experience configuring and maintaining leave plans, accruals, eligibility rules, and absence validations.
• Expertise in Workday business processes, organizations, staffing models, and worker lifecycle events.
• Experience configuring time entry codes, work schedules, overtime rules, and time calculations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range:
  • US employees in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area: $154,200 – $192,800 USD
  • US employees outside of these major cities: $138,800 – $173,500 USD
  • Canadian employees (any location): CAD 145,800 – 182,200
• Equity (stock options).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to influence the future of HR Operations in a dynamic fintech environment.
• A commitment to diversity, belonging, and equal employment opportunity.

Mercury is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.