Senior Workday Data Architect & Config | Hybrid Boston

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 99,010 - 143,567; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to optimize Workday data structures and configurations across HR, Finance, and Student Services. The role focuses on data modeling, audits, and cross-system mappings, with duties spanning from configuration to testing and documentation.

The position requires expert Workday configuration knowledge, collaboration with multiple functional teams, and a hybrid schedule with in-office presence at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of Workday configuration experience.
• Demonstrated expertise with Workday HCM, Finance, and Payroll modules.
• Background in higher education ERP systems strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday business processes, notifications, and approval workflows across all modules.
• Manage supervisory organizations, cost center hierarchies, and data mappings.
• Test functionality for Workday releases and maintain configuration documentation.
• Lead configuration sessions and support UAT and training.

Skills

Workday configuration

HCM

Finance

Payroll

Workday Studio

EIBs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday Studio

EIBs

BIRT

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst to optimize Workday data structures and configurations across HR, Finance, and Student Services. The role focuses on data modeling, audits, and cross-system mappings, with duties spanning from configuration to testing and documentation.

The position requires expert Workday configuration knowledge, collaboration with multiple functional teams, and a hybrid schedule with in-office presence at least three days per week.