Contract to Hire Workday HR Operations Team Lead // Hybrid in Needham or Boston

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Bhagyashree Yewle, Principal Lead Recruiter - YOH SPG

Contract to Hire Workday HR Operations Team Lead // Hybrid in Needham or Boston

LOCATION: Needs to be onsite 3-4 days a week in Boston or Needham MA.

**They need to know Workday from an operations perspective. This is not an integration or configuration role. This is an operations role which will be focused in part on the onboarding and offboarding activities within Workday.

A successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• 5-10 years of Human Resources Operations experience across HRIS systems, people data, and process design experience across all HR disciplines (Business Partners, GDEI, Talent Development, People Analytics)
• Workday experience is a must
• Proven track record of hands-on experience building / transforming HR technology processes; Workday systems experience a plus
• Positive and proactive work ethic, operating independently, highly organized, strong attention to detail, and results-oriented prioritization is a must
• Systems first growth mindset with exceptional operational judgement that approaches problems with an agile mindset to continually evolve, brings a self-starter attitude and offers new ideas to optimize our approach
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, xlookup, and building models for analysis and decision support
• Clear, confident communicator who can distill technology nuances into practical business terms
• Knowledge of global data privacy regulations, e.g. GDPR, and a respect for data integrity and confidentiality
• Culture enabler to the firm’s cultural tenants of inclusivity, collaboration, accountability, and collegiality

The HR Operations Team Lead would serve as the operational backbone of our human resources function. The role is designed for someone who brings a systems, process, and detail-oriented mindset. You thrive with data accuracy, systems complexity, and have a strong belief in building HR processes that allow for scalable and automated infrastructure. This role operates with high autonomy and is critical to ensuring our HR function is accurate and reliable. You will be the team leader for our Operations analysts ensuring they have the appropriate support and mentorship necessary to process daily HR transactions. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone that desires significant ownership and visibility across the firm with generous upside growth potential. This position is located in Boston.

Primary Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are core to the role

• Owns end-to-end HR Operational Workflows (60%) – Mentors and leads the team responsible for the execution and maintenance of well-documented, scalable processes to optimize core operations from onboarding through offboarding. This includes processing of HR transactions, maintaining high-quality employee data, proactively identifying and closing audit gaps, ensuring audit-ready processes and risk mitigation, communicates clear internal communications of system changes; ensures operational handoffs between people ops, total rewards, Finance, and talent functions are clearly defined and consistently executed; and HR records are in compliance with applicable laws or guidelines.
• Enables HR Digital Transformation: (40%) – Partnering through cross-functional collaboration with teams like our Workday Technology, payroll, and finance teams to offer recommendations and lead practical system upgrades and enhancements to drive better scale, digital automation, and system redesign. This includes supporting the design, configuration, testing, and change management of the work and implementations.

Estimated Min Rate: $65.00

Estimated Max Rate: $80.00

What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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