[Remote] HR IT Analyst ? Workday Configuration (Absence & Compensation)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue Star Partners is seeking a Workday HR IT Analyst with hands-on configuration experience to support a growing ERP environment, specifically focusing on Absence Management and Compensation modules. The successful candidate will be responsible for configuring union pay rule automation and contributing to system improvements tied to a unionized workforce while collaborating with HR, Payroll, and IT teams. Responsibilities Configure and maintain Workday Absence and Compensation modules, including eligibility rules, condition logic, business processes, and security assignments Support the automation of union pay rules, such as eligibility-driven pay adjustments and across-the-board increases for unionized employees Build and test configurations for new programs and policies, ensuring accurate payroll impact and audit compliance Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT to gather requirements, document solutions, and implement Workday configuration changes Participate in cross-functional initiatives such as tuition reimbursement setup, DocuSign integrations, and system testing Create and execute test scenarios, track progress using tools like Jira, and document configuration logic for ongoing maintenance Monitor Workday Community for relevant feature releases and contribute to system enhancement planning Assist in initiatives involving Adaptive Planning, particularly in areas related to compensation forecasting and headcount planning (preferred) Skills 1-3 years of direct Workday configuration experience, particularly in Absence and Compensation modules Strong understanding of union pay structures and experience automating union compensation processes within Workday Demonstrated ability to build, test, and maintain configurations independently (not through third-party teams) Experience integrating Workday with ancillary systems (e.g., DocuSign, Extend apps) Experience working in cross-functional HR, Payroll, and IT teams to support end-to-end system enhancements Workday Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on skills in HCM configuration, with a focus on Absence and Compensation logic Analytical Thinking: Ability to translate business rules into scalable, compliant configurations Stakeholder Communication: Clear communicator who can explain technical issues to non-technical teams and collaborate across functions Process Improvement: Comfort identifying inefficiencies and improving workflows through configuration changes Testing & Documentation: Strong documentation habits and attention to testing accuracy using tools like Jira or similar platforms Adaptability: Able to stay current with new Workday features and adjust configuration strategies as needed Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, IT, or a related field Exposure to Workday Adaptive Planning is a strong plus Familiarity with Workday Adaptive Planning or similar compensation planning tools is preferred Workday certification in Absence or Compensation preferred Experience with Workday Extend and Adaptive Planning is a plus Familiarity with testing tools (e.g., Jira) and documentation best practices is desirable Company Overview Blue Star Partners is a consulting company that provides leadership development, project management and organizing for innovation. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is