Workday HRIS Specialist

About the role

Our client is a well-established Boston-based organization seeking a Workday HRIS Specialist for a 6‑month contract. The role focuses on supporting, maintaining, and improving the Workday HCM environment, reporting, business processes, and configuration. You will work closely with the HR team, serve as the internal subject‑matter expert for Workday HCM, and partner with external consultants on complex integrations, upgrades, and technical issues. The position is hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week in Boston, MA) and requires the candidate to be living in Massachusetts. Start date is ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert and primary internal resource for Workday HCM.
• Support and maintain Workday across multiple modules, including:
  • Core HCM
  • Talent Management
  • Applicant Tracking/Recruiting
  • Learning & Development
  • Compensation
• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday reports.
• Evaluate existing business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot and optimize Workday workflows and configurations.
• Partner with HR stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective Workday solutions.
• Support the implementation of the Workday Advanced Compensation module.
• Assist with Open Enrollment configuration and preparation.
• Review existing Workday processes and make recommendations to improve efficiency and functionality.
• Identify configuration issues and determine appropriate solutions or improvements.
• Work with external consultants as needed on complex integrations, upgrades, and technical issues.
• Maintain strong data accuracy and integrity within Workday.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to HR users.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on Workday experience.
• Strong experience with Workday HCM.
• Experience working across multiple Workday modules.
• Strong reporting and data analysis capabilities within Workday.
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing Workday business processes.
• Ability to understand existing configurations and make thoughtful recommendations for improvement.
• Experience with Workday Compensation is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting Open Enrollment is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with external Workday consultants or implementation partners is a plus.

Pay

$55–$65 per hour.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with 2–3 days onsite per week in Boston, MA (must be living in MA).