Senior Data Analyst (HRIS)

Role : Senior Data Analyst (HRIS)

Location : Boston,MA (Hybrid)

Type: Contract

Job responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Management:

• Serve as the primary business-facing technical advisor for Workday HRIS implementations and optimizations
• Develop comprehensive HRIS strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Lead discovery sessions to gather and analyze business requirements
• Present technical solutions and recommendations to executive stakeholders
• Manage client expectations and ensure high satisfaction throughout project lifecycle

Technical Oversight:

• Architect end-to-end HRIS and Workday solutions across multiple modules (HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Learning, Payroll)
• Make critical design decisions regarding system configuration, integrations, and data management
• Review and approve technical specifications, solution designs, and test plans
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges that arise during implementations
• Ensure solutions adhere to best practices and governance requirements

Team Leadership:

• Provide direction and mentorship to a team of data engineers
• Assign tasks and monitor progress to ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and professional development within the team
• Project Governance
• Identify and mitigate project risks and dependencies
• Ensure adherence to project methodology and quality standards
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and methodologies

Minimum Skills Required: Required Experience & Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in HRIS consulting, implementation, or administration
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday/Greenhouse, including multiple full lifecycle implementations
• Experience with cloud data warehouse platforms, preferably Snowflake
• Experience with architecting or working with ELT technologies (such as DBT) and data architectures
• Workday certifications - including at least one advanced certification
• Experience leading teams and managing complex HRIS projects
• Deep understanding of HR processes, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
• Strong client relationship management and executive communication skills
• Proven problem-solving abilities and technical troubleshooting expertise