Job Description:
ESAB is seeking a Sr HRIS Analyst to own and manage the Workday modules for Payroll, Time & Absence. This role is responsible for analyzing complex business problems to be solved with automated systems. Provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements. Configures Workday system settings and options; plans and executes unit, integration and acceptance testing; and creates specifications for systems to meet business requirements.

What you will do
- The Workday HRIS Analyst will perform configuration and troubleshooting of the Payroll and Time Tracking and Absence modules in Workday to support global payroll operations.
- As a system administrator for Workday, this position will be responsible for maintenance and optimization of the US payroll system, and serve as the key contact for the Alight global payroll solution.
- Assist with maintaining and enhancing Workday Payroll configuration, including creation of pay components and calculations as needed




- Partner with the Payroll Team to troubleshoot payroll issues that arise to ensure successful payroll processing across all ESAB locations
- Serve as a subject matter expert for any issues that present in payroll, time calculations, and time off, including data/reporting
- Perform year-end system activities including W2 configuration, updating tax rates etc
- Execute mass data loads using EIBs
- Support Workday releases by researching current functionality, testing, and implementation
- Understand and follow company policies surrounding data governance, security, and process development
- Managed the time tracking and absence functionality in Workday and other systems
- Support the consolidation of global payroll in a single vendor model across ESAB locations
- Additional duties as assigned

What we are looking for
- At least three years of experience and knowledge of the Workday Application, with a focus on US P

📌 Sr HRIS Analyst (Chennai)
🏢 ESAB
📍 Chennai