Senior HRIS Workday Analyst

Location: Westford, MA

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Employment Type: Permanent / Direct Hire

Compensation: $120,000–$145,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior HRIS Workday Analyst to join a growing HRIS team during an exciting period of transformation. This is a newly created position supporting the implementation and ongoing optimization of Workday.

With a Workday go-live planned for October, this individual will play an important role in supporting the transition, post-production stabilization, system enhancements, reporting, and long-term HRIS strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Workday professional who enjoys the functional and process-oriented side of HRIS. The ideal candidate will be comfortable partnering with stakeholders, gathering requirements, configuring the system, developing reports, solving business problems, and helping drive HRIS projects forward.

What You'll Do

Configure, maintain, and support Workday, including business processes, security, organizations, calculated fields, and related functionality
Support the Workday go-live, post-production stabilization, issue resolution, and ongoing system optimization
Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and other business stakeholders to understand needs and develop scalable solutions
Gather business requirements and translate them into practical Workday solutions
Configure system enhancements and improvements to support evolving business needs
Develop and maintain Workday reports and dashboards
Support Workday modules including Core HCM, Recruiting, Learning & Development, and other functional areas as needed
Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions
Monitor integrations and collaborate with internal technical teams and external vendors
Support Workday releases, including testing, validation, and deployment
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and strong HRIS administration practices
Lead smaller HRIS initiatives and contribute to larger system and process improvement projects
Maintain documentation and provide functional support to HR and business partners
Present updates, recommendations, and solutions to key stakeholders

What We're Looking For

5+ years of HRIS experience
3+ years of hands-on Workday experience
Strong experience with Workday configuration, business processes, reporting, security, and core functionality
Experience supporting one or more Workday modules, such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Learning, Compensation, Talent, or Absence
Experience gathering requirements and translating business needs into effective system solutions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams and external vendors
Strong organizational and project management skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

Preferred Experience

Previous experience supporting a Workday implementation or go-live
Experience with post-production stabilization and ongoing Workday enhancements
Experience supporting Workday integrations
Experience leading HRIS projects or system improvement initiatives

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a unique opportunity to join an organization at the beginning of its Workday journey and have a meaningful impact on how the system evolves. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business and play a key role in shaping processes, improving the employee experience, and supporting the continued growth of the HRIS function.

The Organization Offers a Competitive Total Compensation Package, Including

$120,000–$145,000 base salary
10% annual bonus
Generous vacation package
401(k) with company match
Equity opportunities
Medical and dental coverage
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Tuition reimbursement
Life and disability benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Volunteer Time Off and charitable gift matching
Professional development and training opportunities

If you're interested in chatting further, please share your resume with Lisa Manning @ lmanning@naglergroup.com.

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The Nagler Group

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