Workday HRIS Specialist, Principal ( Payroll & Benefits)

Progress Software Corporation; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of earned leave

Birthday day off

Medical insurance for employees and 5+

Loans: interest subsidy

Job summary

Progress Software Corporation seeks a Workday HRIS Specialist, Principal to lead and optimize the HRIS across Payroll and Benefits modules. You will configure, troubleshoot, and enhance Workday, partner with payroll teams, and drive HRIS projects with cross-functional teams.

The role demands a strong background in Workday HRIS, payroll, and benefits, with excellent analytical and communication skills, and willingness to work the US shift (5:00 PM IST - 2:00 AM IST).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, information systems, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of HRIS administration experience on Workday.
• 5+ years of Payroll and Benefits module experience.
• Expertise in payroll configuration, earnings, deductions, rules and production support.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize the Workday HRIS, ensuring functionality aligns with organizational needs.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday modules including Payroll, Time Tracking, Benefits and Core HRM.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business processes and recommend enhancements.
• Create and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and analytics within Workday for insights.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Partner with payroll team to implement and manage payroll functionalities for US.
• Lead HRIS-related projects such as upgrades, integrations, and implementations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of HRIS projects.
• Document processes and train HR staff on Workday functionalities and updates.
• Collaborate with IT and external vendors to resolve technical issues and enhance system capabilities.
• Ensure HRIS and systems comply with regulations and security standards.
• Regularly audit configurations and data to safeguard sensitive employee information.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Workday updates and industry best practices.

Skills

Workday HRIS

Payroll

Benefits

Time Tracking

Data accuracy

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

HR reporting tools

Job description

Workday HRIS Specialist, Principal ( Payroll & Benefits)

United States, Massachusetts, Burlington

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experience with agility and ease.

We're proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a HRIS Specialist, Principal and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. Learn More about us

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workday HRIS Specialist, Principal with a strong knowledge of Payroll and Benefits to join our dynamic Human Resources team. This role is instrumental in ensuring our Workday HRIS system operates seamlessly while supporting the implementation of several new modules to meet organizational goals. The ideal candidate will be someone with a passion for HR technology, attention to detail, and a proven track record in managing and supporting processes within Workday.

In this role, you will:

• Administer and optimize the Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring system functionality aligns with organizational needs.
• Provide technical expertise to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday modules, including Payroll, Time Tracking, Benefits and Core HRM.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze business processes and recommend enhancements for improved efficiency.
• Create and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and analytics within Workday to deliver actionable insights to HR and leadership teams.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Partner with the payroll team to implement and manage payroll functionalities within Workday for US.
• Lead HRIS-related projects such as system upgrades, integrations, and implementations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of HRIS projects.
• Document processes and provide training to HR staff on Workday functionalities and updates.
• Collaborate with IT and external vendors to resolve technical issues and enhance system capabilities.
• Ensure HRIS and systems comply fully with all applicable regulations and security standards.
• Regularly audit system configurations and data to safeguard sensitive employee information.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Workday updates and industry best practices to proactively address compliance challenges

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in HRIS administration on Workday and 5 plus years of experience on Payroll and Benefits Modules.
• Proven expertise in payroll processes and systems integrated with Workday.
• Workday Payroll: Expertise in payroll configuration, payroll process changes, earnings/deductions, calculations, eligibility rules, and ongoing production support.
• Workday Benefits: Strong hands‑on experience with benefits setup, plans, eligibility rules, benefit events, open enrollment, and employee enrollment support.
• Time Tracking: Skilled in Time Tracking configuration, time entry, time calculations, validations, time‑off integration, and payroll impact analysis.
• Demonstrated success in managing HRIS-related projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with integration configuration is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Workday functionalities and modules, including Payroll, & Benefits.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR reporting tools.
• Willing to work in US Shift ( 5:00 PM IST - 2:00 AM IST )

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we'd be happy to chat. What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with, and also to enjoy:

Compensation

• Competitive remuneration package

Vacation, Family, and Health

• 30 days of earned leave
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Various other leaves like marriage leave, casual leave, maternity leave, and paternity leave
• Premium Group Medical Insurance for employees and five dependents, personal accident insurance coverage, and life insurance coverage
• Interest subsidy on loans - either vehicle or personal loans.

Together, We Make Progress

Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!