Senior Systems Analyst – Workday Time & Absence Implementation Lead

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Serve as functional technology lead for M&A integrations, divestitures, and strategic HR technology projects .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • MexicoSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday HCM, specifically in Absence Management and Time Tracking solutions, while effectively leading M&A integrations and HR technology projects. Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex cross-functional projects in a dynamic environment.

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Workday HCM ConfigurationAbsence Management SolutionsTime Tracking SolutionsM&A Integrations LeadershipProject Lifecycle Management

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Hard Skills

Human Capital Management (HCM)Absence ManagementTime ManagementPayroll ProcessesRequirements AnalysisSolution DesignConfigurationTestingDeploymentSystem Interdependencies

Soft Skills

Analytical AbilitiesProblem-SolvingClear CommunicationMultitaskingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayHR Technology PlatformsProject Management ToolsTesting Strategies

Industry Keywords

M&A IntegrationsDivestituresEnterprise TransformationsCross-Functional ProjectsOrganizational Changes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as functional technology lead for M&A integrations, divestitures, and strategic HR technology projects
Lead Absence Management, Time Tracking, and related payroll processes
Participate in discovery and assessment of acquired company HR processes, policies, systems, employee populations, time and absence practices, payroll dependencies, and regulatory requirements
Perform fit-gap and impact assessments against existing configurations and technology standards
Design and configure Workday Absence Management solutions, including time-off plans, leave types, accruals, eligibility rules, business processes, and workflows
Design and configure Workday Time Tracking solutions, including eligibility rules, workflows, overtime rules, differentials, time calculations, and payroll earnings
Collaborate with HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, Legal/Compliance, project management, acquired businesses, and external consultants
Manage functional workstreams and deliverables across concurrent projects
Analyze processes and configurations to determine use of global standards or project-specific solutions
Prototype and review system functionality with customers and identify gaps
Collaborate with integration and payroll teams on third-party payroll interfaces
Support development of test strategies, scenarios, test cases, and expected results
Support deployment readiness and cutover planning, including configuration migration, data validation, integration readiness, business readiness, and go-live activities
Provide functional leadership during post-go-live stabilization and hypercare
Transition solutions to operational support teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5+ years of Tier 1 Human Capital Management (HCM) system experience, including developing and configuring HR applications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience required
Experience with Personnel Administration, Organization Management, Compensation Management, Absence Management, Time Management, or other HR capabilities
Experience participating in or leading M&A integrations, divestitures, HR technology implementations, enterprise transformations, or complex cross-functional projects strongly preferred
Knowledge of Workday HCM and its Absence Management, Compensation, and Time Tracking modules preferred; equivalent HCM system knowledge and experience considered
Experience with project lifecycle activities including discovery, requirements analysis, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, cutover, stabilization, and transition to support
Strong functional knowledge of Absence Management and Time Tracking processes, including cross-stream impacts
Experience assessing organizational changes, acquisitions, employee migrations, system implementations, and policy changes across interconnected HR technology platforms
Knowledge of HCM application security and system interdependencies
Ability to work independently in a dynamic, global environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills, including communicating technical and user-friendly concepts
Ability to meet internal and external customer expectations and requirements
Ability to multitask and prioritize work
Keen attention to detail and sense of urgency
Ability to research systems issues and products
Knowledge of systems development cycles and methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Full-time employment
Standard Monday-Friday work schedule