Workday Absence & Leave Lead - Hybrid

Mass; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a BEST Absence and Leave Management Lead to drive the Workday Absence & Leave module within the BEST ERP program. You will guide configuration, testing, and adoption across agencies, ensuring compliance with FMLA, PFML, and related policies while coordinating with PMO, HRD, and vendors.

The role is full-time, hybrid with on-site Boston work requirements, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Absence & Leave Management experience in large organizations.
• Experience leading and implementing Absence & Leave modules in Workday or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, configuration, testing and deployment of Workday Absence & Leave module.
• Coordinate requirements, gaps, and adoption strategies with PMO and agencies.
• Oversee testing, data conversion, and integration with payroll and other modules.
• Provide subject-matter leadership and manage project timelines.

Skills

Absence & Leave Management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Visio

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a BEST Absence and Leave Management Lead to drive the Workday Absence & Leave module within the BEST ERP program. You will guide configuration, testing, and adoption across agencies, ensuring compliance with FMLA, PFML, and related policies while coordinating with PMO, HRD, and vendors.

The role is full-time, hybrid with on-site Boston work requirements, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.