HRIS Analyst, Workday - Boston office

Goodwin Procter Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Backup care

Paid time off

Professional development

Recognition programs

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Goodwin’s Global Operations Team seeks an HRIS Analyst to deliver functional and technical support for Workday HCM, HRMS, and related tools. You’ll partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits and IT to identify requirements, test changes, and design efficient data workflows.

You will create EIBs, develop reports and dashboards, and help ensure data quality while supporting upgrades and system improvements. A strong service mindset is essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of Workday HCM system experience with knowledge of Human Resources and Benefits processes and policy required.
• Ability to support multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to system users and promote team collaboration.
• Requires proven ability to partner with process owners to define functional and system requirements.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical support analyst primarily for Workday Absence, Time Tracking and Payroll system projects and initiatives.
• Provide support for HRMS, including researching and resolving HRMS problems, unexpected results or process flaws; performing scheduled activities; recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.
• Create and maintain EIBs to support mass data updates and system processes.
• Assist in development of Workday standard reports and dashboards supporting operational and leadership needs to deliver clear, usable insights.
• Provide functional and technical support, identify and troubleshoot system problems while ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Participate in reviewing, planning, testing and implementing Workday upgrades.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, data quality, and the overall user experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel expertise

HR data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Workday HCM experience

Tools

Workday HCM

EIBs

MS Office

Job description

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross‑functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting‑edge solutions in high‑stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world‑class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward‑thinking peers. The position of HRIS Analyst will be responsible for providing functional and technical support on the use of HR applications, with a particular emphasis on Workday HCM. This position collaborates closely with HR, Talent, Payroll, Benefits and IT departments to identify system requirements and deliver effective HRIS solutions. While focusing on Workday HCM, supporting other HR tools will be a key aspect of this role in addition to partnering with vendors as needed. This role serves as a technical point of contact for assigned functional areas and assists subject matter experts with ensuring data integrity, testing of system changes, report writing, some integration configuration, and analyzing data flows for continuous improvement opportunities. The ideal candidate brings strong Workday HCM experience, a service‑oriented mindset, and the ability to work comfortably at the intersection of HR operations, systems, and data.

What You Will Do:

• Act as a technical support analyst primarily for Workday Absence, Time Tracking and Payroll system projects and initiatives.
• Provide support for HRMS, including researching and resolving HRMS problems, unexpected results or process flaws; performing scheduled activities; recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements.
• Create and maintain EIBs to support mass data updates and system processes.
• Assist in development of Workday standard reports and dashboards supporting operational and leadership needs to deliver clear, usable insights.
• Provide functional and technical support, identify and troubleshoot system problems while ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Participate in reviewing, planning, testing and implementing Workday upgrades.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, data quality, and the overall user experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Requires excellent analytical skills with a demonstrated understanding of the concepts and issues unique to the management of HR data.
• Experience supporting HR/benefits/payroll integrations, EIBs, vendor feeds, or related system interfaces.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.

Educational Qualifications / Job Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of Workday HCM system experience with knowledge of Human Resources and Benefits processes and policy required.
• Ability to support multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to system users and promote team collaboration.
• Requires excellent analytical skills with a demonstrated understanding of the concepts and issues unique to the management of HR data.
• Proven ability to partner with process owners to define functional and system requirements.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits and More At Goodwin

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement & Savings Plan
• Emergency back‑up child and adult care
• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Employee discounts and perks

This position is eligible for overtime: No

The Target Salary Range For This Position Varies By Location And Is Commensurate With Relevant Experience: Boston $80,000 - $100,000

Professional career paths at Goodwin offer you more – and less – than you might expect. You’ll find less hierarchy and more meritocracy. You’ll have more chances to work across departments and offices, and fewer roadblocks to getting the job done. We believe people are happiest when they’re not limited by a ‘that’s how we’ve always done it’ approach, so we encourage a more imaginative and collaborative working environment.

Our Global Operations Team – what we call our GO Team – brings a level of professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment to work each and every day. Goodwin embraces responsible and ethical use of AI in the Hiring Process.