Workday HR Technical Lead
Job Description
Job Title: Workday HR Technical Lead
Location: Andover, MA (100% Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Status: Accepting Candidates
About the Role
We are hiring a Workday HR Technical Lead for a hands-on contract opportunity supporting a well-established organization in the medical device space. This is an individual contributor role focused on Workday configuration, integrations, business systems analysis, testing, and optimization across key HR functions.
This role will work closely with HR, IT, compliance, and business stakeholders to enhance Workday capabilities, improve processes, and support scalable HR operations in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical SME across Workday modules including Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Talent, Absence, and Time Tracking
- Lead hands-on Workday configuration, enhancements, optimization, and deployment of new functionality
- Support and troubleshoot Workday integrations including Core Connector, Studio, APIs, EIB, and third-party systems
- Gather requirements, map HR processes, document workflows, and translate business needs into functional solutions
- Develop and execute test plans, validation processes, and troubleshooting strategies for system issues and outages
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and data governance standards including FDA, SOX, GDPR, and audit readiness
- Partner cross-functionally with HR, IT, Finance, vendors, and business teams on upgrades, enhancements, and ongoing support
Required Qualifications
- 5–8+ years of hands-on Workday experience
- Strong expertise in Workday HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Absence
- Experience with Workday configuration, integrations, and production support
- Strong business systems analysis skills, including requirements gathering and process mapping
- Experience with testing, validation, issue triage, and root-cause analysis
- Ability to work independently in a hands-on individual contributor role
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in medical device, biotech, pharmaceutical, or other regulated environments
- Familiarity with FDA, SOX, GDPR, and HR data governance requirements
- Experience supporting Workday implementations, upgrades, or optimization projects
- Workday Pro Certification preferred
- PMP, Agile, SHRM, or HRCI certifications are a plus
- ADP exposure is a plus
Compensation: Massachusetts Pay Transparency:
- $70–$80/hour (W2 or C2C)
- Final rate will depend on experience, skills, and interview results. Candidates with higher rate expectations may also be considered.