Lead Workday Financials & Payroll Analyst

Lead ERP Analyst – Workday Financials & Payroll (On-Site, Boston, MA)

Lead Workday ERP Analyst (Financials & Payroll) — On-site in Boston, MA. Seeking a hands-on Workday lead with Workday FIN and Payroll certification to own configuration, integrations, and stakeholder leadership for enterprise healthcare systems. Join a Boston healthcare IT team focused on Workday Financials, Workday Payroll, and enterprise ERP optimization.

Located in the heart of Boston's vibrant Longwood Medical and Academic Area (zip code 02115), this on-site role offers the opportunity to work in one of the nation's leading healthcare and technology hubs. Boston is renowned for its world-class hospitals, innovative tech scene, and rich cultural heritage. Enjoy easy access to renowned museums, historic landmarks, diverse dining options, and beautiful parks. The city’s dynamic atmosphere and collaborative professional community make it an ideal place to advance your IT career while experiencing all that Boston has to offer.

Job Details

• Location: On-site in Boston, Massachusetts (02115)
• Role: Lead ERP Analyst – Workday Financials & Payroll (Workday FIN / Payroll)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,240 – $2,660
• Employment Type: Permanent / Direct Hire
• Division: Technology / Healthcare IT
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Shift Duration: 8 hours (Any)
• Hours per Week: 36

Key Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on Workday Financials and Workday Payroll configuration ownership (lead-level experience preferred)
• Active Workday FIN certifications and Workday Payroll certification — please confirm current certification status and module coverage
• Recent, demonstrable Workday Payroll configuration experience: pay groups, earnings/deductions, calculation rules, retro/parallel testing, and payroll controls
• Recent Workday Financials experience: FDM/worktag governance, accounting rules/journals, AP/Expenses, Projects, Grants, and close-readiness controls
• Proven experience owning Payroll-to-GL end-to-end (costing/mapping, reconciliation, controls, and issue triage)
• Experience with Workday integrations and tools (Workday Studio, EIB, middleware platforms) and enterprise reporting (Workday Reporting, Prism Analytics)
• Strong governance mindset: change control, release impact assessment, documentation standards, and audit/controls awareness
• Excellent stakeholder leadership across Finance, Payroll, and IT; comfortable working with implementation partners and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end functional design and configuration for Workday Financials and Workday Payroll (requirements, configuration, testing strategy, deployment readiness)
• Design and configure Workday Financials modules including Core Financials, Accounting Center, Expenses, Projects, Payroll, and Grants Management
• Own Workday Payroll support through accurate configuration, compliant processing, integrated reconciliations, and governance for payroll controls
• Oversee complex Workday integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, and middleware; manage integration design, build, and testing
• Lead system audits, performance tuning, data quality governance, and compliance activities within Workday Financials
• Develop advanced security frameworks, role-based access models, and audit controls for Workday security and access governance
• Define enterprise reporting standards leveraging Workday Reporting and Prism Analytics; validate reporting accuracy and month-end close readiness
• Manage technical aspects of Workday upgrades: configuration updates, regression testing, validation of new features, and release impact analysis
• Facilitate leadership briefings and present technical strategy, project milestones, and ROI analyses to senior stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with Finance end-user communities and external Workday partners to drive adoption and continuous improvement
• Champion user adoption, training, and optimization initiatives for Workday Financials and Payroll across the enterprise
• Provide strategic mentorship and guidance to Workday Financials analysts, administrators, and cross-functional ERP teams

Apply now: Join our Boston healthcare technology team and advance your career in Workday Financials and Payroll. Apply today to be considered for this Lead ERP Analyst – Workday role in Boston, MA.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.