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Overview The Planet Group is seeking a Sr. Workday HCM Analyst to join a Boston-based organization that has recently gone live with Workday across HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, and Benefits. As a key member of their HR Technology team, this individual will act as a functional Workday SME—supporting post-implementation optimization and acting as a business partner across HR and IT functions. Job Details Job Title: Sr. Workday HCM Analyst Location: Boston, MA Hybrid – 2 days onsite per Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: $120,000–$135,000 base + 15% annual bonus Benefits: Full Medical and Dental (Blue Cross Blue Shield) Visa Sponsorship: Not available Interview Process: 3 rounds (Recruiting, HR Tech Leader, In-Person Team Panel) Senior level Mid-Senior level Responsibilities Act as the primary support contact for Core HCM and other functional Workday modules Configure new features and maintain existing Workday functionality Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT to gather business requirements and align systems to support ongoing operations Own and execute system upgrades, enhancements, and process improvements Troubleshoot and resolve Workday issues with internal teams and stakeholders Build and manage reports and dashboards for leadership visibility and planning Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) Provide training and documentation for end-users and internal HR teams Required Skills & Qualifications 4+ years of Workday HCM experience (Functional SME level) Strong hands-on configuration experience across: Core HCM Payroll Benefits Time Tracking Absence Management Proficient in: Business Process (BP) configuration Requirements gathering Workday security and data integrity Custom reporting and dashboard development Ability to troubleshoot Workday issues, identify root causes, and deliver cross-functional solutions Strong communication and collaboration skills—comfortable working with both business and technical stakeholders Ability to lead configuration updates, upgrades, and knowledge transfer initiatives Understanding of HR operations, regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR), and HRIS best practices Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Workday post go-live (stabilization, optimization, enhancements) Project leadership or team mentoring experience Prior experience in complex HR/IT environments with cross-departmental stakeholder alignment Interest in staying current with Workday trends, updates, and features Day-to-Day Responsibilities Act as the primary support contact for Core HCM and other functional Workday modules Configure new features and maintain existing Workday functionality Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT to gather business requirements and align systems to support ongoing operations Own and execute system upgrades, enhancements, and process improvements Troubleshoot and resolve Workday issues with internal teams and stakeholders Build and manage reports and dashboards for leadership visibility and planning Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) Provide training and documentation for end-users and internal HR teams Company Benefits & Culture Boston-based HQ with a flexible hybrid schedule Health & dental through Blue Cross Blue Shield Highly collaborative, team-oriented HR tech environment Competitive comp plan with bonus eligibility Modern tech stack and strong investment in Workday ecosystem #J-18808-Ljbffr The Planet Group

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