[Remote] Workday HR Analyst (Benefits Audit)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NextGen, a Kelly Telecom Company, is seeking a Workday HR Analyst specializing in Benefits Audit. The role involves supporting HR audit processes, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring compliance across benefit programs and HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key resource for HR audit support, including identifying, reviewing, and resolving discrepancies across benefit programs and HRIS platforms
• Interface with HR partners and vendors to resolve escalations, particularly those identified through audit findings, following a consistent methodology
• Support a positive employee experience within benefit programs while ensuring processes, data, and documentation meet audit and compliance standards
• Track and index all work in the case management tool in real time, ensuring data integrity and audit-ready reporting
• Recommend updates to case management tools and templates to improve audit tracking, reporting, and compliance requirements
• Support ad hoc data requests and documentation, with a focus on audit inquiries
• Identify recurring themes or issues raised by HR partners for audit review and root cause analysis
• Perform intake tasks as needed to support audit workflows and overall operational coverage
• Make recommendations for process improvements based on audit findings and escalation trends
• Contribute to audit-focused reporting and continuous improvement presentations for vendors and HR partners
• Maintain benefit records and prepare documentation required for audit validation and benefit coverage implementation
• Ensure benefit processing and payroll-related items are completed accurately and on time to meet compliance and audit requirements
• Provide support during annual Open Enrollment, ensuring audit readiness and data accuracy
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in managing audit-related matters and escalations
• Maintain regular, consistent attendance and flexibility to support audit cycles and deadlines

Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of experience working with Workday and large data sets
• Strong background in HR Benefits data and audits
• Willingness to work EST hours

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