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 (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at