Workday Systems Analyst

Frazer Jones; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of HRIS environment

Influence on system architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

A growing organization is seeking a Workday Systems Analyst to take ownership of its HRIS environment in Boston. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building infrastructure, optimizing processes, and serving as a connection point between HR and payroll operations. Responsibilities include managing Workday configuration, troubleshooting issues, and creating reports for HR and Finance. This position presents opportunities for growth within broader People Operations, making it perfect for ambitious professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Workday HCM configuration and maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot systems and manage updates effectively.
• Strong analytical skills for reporting and dashboard creation.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, maintenance, and security setup for Workday.
• Troubleshoot system issues and manage release updates.
• Build and maintain reports for various stakeholders.
• Manage benefits configurations, open enrollment setups, and data accuracy with carriers.
• Coordinate payroll data quality and streamline processes with the payroll team.

Skills

Workday configuration

System troubleshooting

Report building

Payroll coordination

Benefits management

Job description

A growing organization is seeking a Workday Systems Analyst to own its HRIS environment as the company scales. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building infrastructure from scratch, optimizing processes, and serving as the central connection point between HR, payroll, and benefits operations. The position is hands‑on and highly influential, with room to expand into broader People Operations responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Workday Ownership: Lead configuration, maintenance, security setup, and workflow design across HCM and Benefits.
• System Improvements: Troubleshoot issues, manage release updates, and optimize business processes.
• Reporting: Build and maintain reports and dashboards for HR, Finance, and leadership.
• Benefits Support: Manage benefits configurations, open enrolment setup, life‑event processing, audits, and data accuracy with external carriers.
• Payroll Coordination: Ensure accurate HRIS data for payroll cycles, support audits, and streamline shared processes with the payroll team.

What This Role Offers

• Ownership of a Workday environment
• Influence over system architecture and data flow
• Cross‑functional partnership with HR, Payroll, Finance, and outside vendors
• Growth into broader People Operations for those who want it