Senior Analyst, Workday Absence & Benefits (Remote)

As a Senior Workday Analyst/Specialist at Monks, you will be responsible for owning and leading the configuration, optimization, and ongoing management of the Absence and Benefits modules within the global HR technology ecosystem. Your expertise in Workday will play a crucial role in enhancing the employee experience through smart and scalable solutions. This senior-level role requires deep Workday configuration experience, with a focus on Absence and Benefits. You will be the primary configuration expert for enhancements, change requests, and maintenance activities. Your responsibilities will include gathering business requirements, prototyping, testing, deploying, and documenting the end-to-end configuration lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: - Design, configure, and optimize Workday Absence and Benefits modules for both US and global operations. - Serve as the main configuration expert for enhancements, change requests, and maintenance tasks. - Lead the entire configuration lifecycle from gathering requirements to deployment and documentation. - Manage issue resolution and support tickets for Absence and Benefits, identifying root causes and implementing long-term fixes. - Stay updated on Workday releases and assess their impact on existing configurations and integrations. - Provide guidance on best practices for process design, data accuracy, and compliance within Absence and Benefits. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance employee-facing processes and self-service experiences. - Support and advise on related configuration touchpoints such as Compensation, Time Tracking, and HCM as needed. Requirements: - 5+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience, with a focus on Absence and Benefits for at least 3+ years. - Deep understanding of Workday Absence Framework, eligibility rules, benefit events, and time-off calculations. - Strong analytical skills to translate complex business needs into scalable configurations. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across technical and non-technical teams. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a global, matrixed environment. Certifications and Skills: - Workday Absence and Benefits Certification Completion - Familiarity with Workday integrations (EIBs, RaaS, Workday Studio), REST APIs, and downstream data dependencies Preferred Skills: - Agile project experience and familiarity with tools like Monday.com, FreshService, and ServiceNow. - Passion for improving the employee experience through automation and smart design. About Monks: Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks offers a wide range of global marketing and technology services to redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Their integration of systems and workflows delivers content production, scaled experiences, technology, and data science to help companies outmaneuver their competition. Monks is committed to creating a respectful and empowering work environment that embraces diversity and fosters growth for all employees. They value fresh voices and unique perspectives to produce work that resonates with the world around them.,