Human Resources Information Systems Analyst (Contract)

Job Description
Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative HRIS Analyst to provide temporary support to our HRIS team for a six-month engagement. This role will support the administration, maintenance, and enhancement of Workday while helping manage day-to-day operational support, system configuration, reporting, testing, and process improvement activities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on Workday experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across Human Resources, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, and Information Technology.
6 month contract.
W2 role

Remote available (East Coast working hours)
Key Responsibilities
Workday Administration & Support

- Provide day-to-day support for Workday business processes and configurations.

- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, data discrepancies, and user inquiries.

- Support ticket queue management, prioritization, and resolution within established service levels.

- Partner with HR stakeholders to identify root causes and recommend sustainable solutions.

Configuration & Enhancements

- Configure and maintain Workday business processes, validations, notifications, calculated fields, and security as assigned.

- Support the implementation of system enhancements and process improvements.

- Document requirements and assist with solution design and testing activities.

- Participate in Workday biannual release reviews and regression testing.

Reporting & Data Integrity

- Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday reports and dashboards.

- Perform regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with established governance standards.

- Analyze HR data and provide reporting support for operational and strategic initiatives.

Testing & Change Management

- Execute functional and user acceptance testing for new configurations, enhancements, and integrations.

- Document test scenarios, results, and recommendations.

- Develop and maintain process documentation and user guides.

- Support stakeholder communications and training activities related to system changes.

Cross-Functional Partnership

- Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, and IT teams.

- Provide Workday expertise and guidance to business stakeholders.

- Assist with annual HR processes, including performance cycles, compensation planning, benefits administration, and organizational changes.

Qualifications

Required

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.

- 2-5 years of HRIS experience with Workday.

- Experience supporting one or more Workday functional areas, such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Talent, Performance, Time Tracking, or Reporting.

- Experience creating and maintaining Workday reports.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

- Experience supporting global HR organizations.

- Experience with Workday security administration.

- Experience with Workday integrations and EIBs.

- Familiarity with ServiceNow or other case management platforms.

- Experience supporting large-scale HR technology initiatives or system implementations.

Success Measures

At the end of the six-month assignment, the HRIS Analyst will have:

- Supported timely resolution of Workday support requests.

- Contributed to the delivery of Workday enhancements and annual HR processes.

- Improved data quality and reporting accuracy.

- Provided additional capacity for HRIS operational support and project work.

- Maintained accurate documentation and testing records for assigned initiatives.

Pay Range
$46 - $49/HR
Requisition Disclaimer

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“V