Lead Analyst HR Technology - Workday

MFS Investment Management; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 98,500 - 141,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% retirement match

Education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted tutors and college coaches

Parental/maternity leaves

Job summary

MFS Investment Management in Boston seeks an experienced Lead Analyst HR Technology - Workday to optimize and extend Workday across HR. You will translate business needs into scalable configuration and partner with HR and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Responsibilities include leading requirements, maintaining configuration, and mentoring junior team members. The role requires 6-8+ years of Workday experience and certifications; hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6-8+ years of hands-on Workday experience with end-to-end configuration in multiple areas.
• Workday certifications strongly preferred (Workday Pro a plus).
• Strong reporting and data analysis skills; experience with EIBs and data loads.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into actionable guidance and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements discovery, process mapping, and solution design; translate business requirements into Workday configuration and documented specifications.
• Own and maintain Workday configuration, including business processes, eligibility rules, and tenant configuration.
• Partner with HR and stakeholders to deliver enterprise Workday solutions aligned to HR strategy.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate workflows to improve UX and compliance.
• Lead Workday release management activities and post-deployment stabilization.

Skills

Workday functional areas

End-to-end configuration

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Workday Reporting

EIBs

Job description

THE ROLE

The Lead Analyst HR Technology - Workday leads the optimization and continuous enhancement of HR systems, with primary responsibility for Workday. Exercising discretion and independent judgment, this role partners with HR and cross‑functional stakeholders to translate complex business needs into scalable system design, configuration, and process improvements. The consultant drives end‑to‑end analysis, planning, and project execution, supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of new modules and functionality. This role ensures data integrity, operational excellence, and an effective user experience across the Workday environment while aligning HR technology solutions with evolving business objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serve as a lead HR technologist with in‑depth knowledge of at least two of the following Workday functional areas: Core HCM, Recruiting, Benefits, Talent Management, Security Administration, Advanced Compensation, Integrations, Absence Management, Time Tracking.
• Provide consultative guidance on best practices, end‑to‑end processes, and tenant strategy.
• Lead requirements discovery, process mapping, and solution design; translate business requirements into Workday configuration and clearly documented functional specifications.
• Own and maintain Workday configuration (business processes, eligibility rules, condition rules, calculated fields, tenant configuration), ensuring data integrity, auditability, and a strong end‑user experience.
• Partner with HR and cross‑functional stakeholders and downstream teams to deliver enterprise solutions that align to the broader HR strategy and operating model.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate workflows; design and implement enhancements that improve user experience, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Stay current on Workday roadmap, feature releases, and HR technology trends; evaluate new functionality and recommend adoption aligned to business value.
• Lead Workday release management activities for functional areas of expertise: impact assessments, testing strategy (including regression), tenant moves, stakeholder communications, and post‑deployment stabilization.
• Create and maintain system documentation (process maps, configuration decisions, job aids, and runbooks) and contribute to training materials for end users.
• Mentor and support junior HR Technology team members; provide peer review of configuration, testing artifacts, and documentation.
• Act as a functional thought leader by proposing forward‑looking improvements, defining standards, and sharing best practices for scalable Workday design.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex issues; coordinate with Workday Community, vendors/partners, and internal IT to troubleshoot and resolve defects.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 6-8+ years of hands‑on Workday experience required, including significant end‑to‑end configuration responsibility in at least two of the following functional areas: HCM, Recruiting, Talent Management, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Security, Integrations.
• Workday training and/or certifications strongly preferred (Workday Pro a plus).
• Strong skills with reporting and data analysis tools (Workday reporting, calculated fields; Excel). Experience with EIBs and data loads preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex issues, evaluate options, and recommend pragmatic solutions.
• Ability to translate technical and functional concepts into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences; strong documentation, stakeholder and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide range of internal contacts.
• Excellent organization and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential data with discretion and sound judgment.

Base Salary Range: $98,500.00 - $141,500.00 This position is eligible for competitive incentive bonus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company‑sponsored 401(k).
• Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually.
• Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches.
• Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20 weeks for maternity, 12 weeks for parental and caregiver leaves.
• Choice of medical and dental plans and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account.
• Tax‑deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care).
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well‑being apps.

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617‑954‑5000 or email [e-mail] for assistance.

MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document, linked for your reference.

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