Job Description Summary:
The HRIS Analyst, Principal is a pivotal member of the HR Analytics team that delivers Workday HCM expertise across the enterprise. In this role you partner with HR Business Partners, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Learning & Development, Finance, Payroll, and IT to translate business needs into Workday specific solutions, configure and maintain core modules, troubleshoot integrations, and provide high quality reporting and a seamless user experience. You also help drive Workday project work streams, support new functionality roll outs, and champion user adoption, acting as a go to internal Workday expert while sharing ownership of initiative success.
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead Workday initiatives (new release updates, process improvements, major or minor enhancements, new module implementation) from requirements gathering through design, configuration, testing, migration, and post0go0live support.
- Administer core Workday HCM domains 6 Core HR, Benefits, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Talent, Learning, Recruiting, and Absence.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot tenant configuration, business0process design, security0role management, and user0access provisioning.
- Develop and maintain standard & ad0hoc reports, dashboards, hubs, and Discovery Boards to support data-driven decision making.
- Perform regular system health checks, data audits, and security reviews to identify and resolve data anomalies, performance issues, or integration errors, and proactively suggest improvements.
- Translate HR business requirements into functional specifications, workflow designs, and security models; serve as the liaison between HR SMEs and internal/ external technical teams.
- Coordinate UAT, regression testing, and change0control processes for all Workday releases and enhancements.
- Create and maintain process documentation, job aids, and/or training guides as needed for new functionality.
- Serve as a primary Workday point of contact for internal stakeholder issue escalation, resolution, and ongoing support.
- Provide support for integrations between Workday and third-party systems (e.g. ADP, benefits vendors, background check providers, etc.)
Skills/Abilities
- Hands-on experience configuring Workday HCM (Core HR, Benefits, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Talent, Learning, Recruiting, Absence, Benefits). Experience with an end-to-end Workday HCM implementation desired.
- Deep knowledge of Workday features/functionality, business process framework, organization structures, security, domain specific setup, reporting, and data model.
- Proven ability to uncover stakeholder needs, translate them into precise functional requirements, and advise on best0practice Workday configurations and integrations.
- Strong proficiency with Workday Reporting and knowledge of Workday Integrations required. Experience with Discovery Boards, Prism Analytics, and Workday Studio/Integration Cloud a plus.
- Experience leading or co-leading a Workday release or module implementation (e.g., Core HR, Recruiting, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Learning, Talent, or Benefits).
- Workday certifications (preferred: HCM Core, Compensation, Reporting).
- Solid grasp of HR metrics, compliance requirements, and best practice HR processes.
- Strong analytic, problem solving, project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
Education
- Bachelors degree in Information Systems, HR, or related discipline required
Experience
- 10 years HR systems experience required
Additional Job Description:
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Job Location - City:
Cambridge
Job Location - State:
Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code:
The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$100,000.00 - $275,000.00
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.
