Workday HRIS Specialist, Senior ( Recruiting Implementation)

Progress Software Corporation; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Plan enrolment

Premium group medical insurance for员工及

Life insurance and personal accident保险

Job summary

Progress Software Corporation is seeking a Senior Workday HRIS Specialist to join our Human Resources team in a role focused on managing Workday, Recruiting, Benefits, and Payroll systems. You will drive HRIS projects, ensure data integrity, and partner with IT and vendors to optimize HR processes.

The role emphasizes strong HR technology acumen, attention to detail, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to implement new modules and enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, information systems or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in HRIS administration with Workday focus.
• Proven expertise in recruiting processes, preferably integrated with Workday.
• Experience leading HRIS-related projects and cross-functional teams.
• Integration configuration experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Workday functionalities and modules including Recruiting, Global Benefits, Advanced Compensation & Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize the Workday HRIS to match organizational needs.
• Implement, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday modules including Core HR, Benefits, Absence, Payroll, and Recruiting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze processes and suggest enhancements.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics in Workday for leadership.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with payroll teams to manage Workday payroll functionalities.
• Lead HRIS-related projects such as upgrades and integrations.
• Document processes and train HR staff on Workday functionalities.

Skills

HRIS administration

Recruiting processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Data integrity & compliance

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office Suite

HR reporting tools

Job description

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 aHRIS Specialist, Seniorand help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. Learn More aboutus

Workday HRIS Specialist, Senior

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Workday HRIS Specialist, Seniorwith a strong exprience of Recruiting implementation , Global Benefits, Advanced Compensation and Payroll 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 implement ,configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday modules, including Core HR, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Payroll and Recruiting.
• 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.
• 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 6 years of experience in HRIS administration, with a focus on Workday.
• Proven expertise in recruiting processes and systems, preferably integrated with Workday.
• 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 Recruiting , Global Benefits, Advanced Compensation & Payroll.
• 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.

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 greatcompany culturewith wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with, and also to enjoy:

Compensation

• Competitive remuneration package
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrolment

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
• Professional development reimbursement
• 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!