Sr HRIS Analyst

The Phoenix Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workday training opportunities

Job summary

The Phoenix Group in Boston is seeking a Senior Workday HRIS Analyst to provide functional and technical support for HR applications and Workday modules. You will drive process improvements, manage testing and data integrity, and support HR technology upgrades across Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll.

You will lead cross-functional efforts with IT, Finance and HR stakeholders, ensuring secure access, accurate data, and compliant processes in a dynamic HR tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–6 years of HR and HRIS system experience with HR, Benefits and Payroll knowledge.
• Experience with HRMS implementation and project management.
• Hands-on Workday experience: Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence.
• Strong analytical skills and HR data understanding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Customer-service mindset and ability to support system users.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary technical support analyst for Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll.
• Provide functional and technical support and troubleshoot Workday issues.
• Support testing, data validation, and report writing to ensure data integrity.
• Identify process improvements to optimize HR system value.
• Manage Workday system access and security; perform data audits.
• Develop and maintain user procedures and HR process documentation.
• Lead projects and coordinate with IT, Finance, HR, and vendors.
• Participate in planning, testing, and implementation of Workday upgrades.
• Stay current on HR technology trends and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, GDPR).
• Ensure HR data privacy and protection in line with standards.

Skills

HRIS experience

Workday Payroll

Workday Time Tracking

Workday Absence

HR data analysis

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Client-service mindset

Multitasking

Project management

HR processes (Benefits & Payroll)

HR policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Workday reporting (custom reporting)

Job description

Role Overview

As a Senior Workday HRIS Analyst, you will provide both functional and technical support for HR applications while partnering with internal teams and external vendors to resolve system issues. You will drive process improvements, manage testing and data integrity for HR system changes, and support HR technology upgrades across multiple Workday modules.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a primary technical support analyst for Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll system projects and initiatives.


• Provide functional and technical support, including identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving Workday system problems.


• Ensure data integrity by supporting testing of system changes, validating outcomes, and supporting report writing.


• Continuously identify process improvement opportunities to optimize HR system value and improve customer service for system users.


• Manage Workday system access and security procedures; perform data audits to support accurate and appropriate access controls.


• Develop, implement, and maintain user procedures, guidelines, and HR business process documentation.


• Perform analysis of HR functionality, recommend process improvements, and support system enhancements tied to Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll.


• Lead projects and coordinate relationships across IT, Finance, HR managers, HR vendors, and other subject matter experts to ensure solutions meet customer needs.


• Participate in planning, testing, and implementation activities for Workday upgrades and enhancements.


• Stay current on trends in HR technology and understand statutory and regulatory requirements affecting HR, Benefits, Recruitment, and Payroll systems.


• Maintain working knowledge of privacy requirements (including HIPAA and GDPR) and help ensure HR data is protected.

Core Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 3–6 years of HR and HRIS system experience with strong knowledge of Human Resources, Benefits, and Payroll processes and policies.


• Project Management and/or experience with HRMS (Human Capital Management) implementation.


• Hands‑on expertise with Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence.


• Advanced analytical skills with a demonstrated understanding of concepts and issues unique to managing HR data.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with both non-technical and technical stakeholders.


• Client‑service mindset and professional demeanor to support system users and promote team collaboration.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Workday Custom Reporting experience.


• Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.


• Additional HRIS implementation exposure related to Benefits and Recruitment workflows.

Core Technical Skills

• Workday: Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll (HRIS configuration/support)


• HR systems support: troubleshooting, data integrity, testing, upgrades/enhancements


• Reporting: Workday custom reporting (preferred)


• Documentation & process: user procedures, guidelines, business process documentation


• Tools: Microsoft Word & Excel (preferred)


• Compliance & privacy: HIPAA, GDPR; HR data protection

Career Impact

Step into a senior HRIS role where you directly influence HR system stability, data quality, and improved workflows across Workday Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $110,000–$130,000

Equal Opportunity

The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.