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Human Resources Information Systems Analyst (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  • Remote
  • Remote
  • $46–$49 Per Hour
17 days ago

Job Description

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 the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements

 

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tempstaffing@vrtx.com

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No C2C or Third-Party Vendors

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationRemote (
Remote
)
IndustryBiotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
Salary$46–$49 Per Hour
Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded1989
Websitehttps://www.vrtx.com/

About Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. In addition to our clinical development programs focused on cystic fibrosis, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs aimed at other serious and life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices in the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia. For six years in a row, Science magazine has named Vertex one of its Top Employers in the life sciences. For additional information and the latest updates from the company, please visit www.vrtx.com

Skills

  • Acceptance Testingunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Alliance/Partner Marketingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Auditingunmatched
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Business Processesunmatched
  • Case Managementunmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Contract Analysisunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Human Resources Processesunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administrationunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operational Support Systems (OSS)unmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Regression Testingunmatched
  • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • ServiceNowunmatched
  • Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Systems Analysisunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Test Designunmatched
  • Test Scenariounmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Time Trackingunmatched
  • User Documentationunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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