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*NOTE: Onsite - Andover, MA
*NOTE: Onsite - Andover, MA
*NOTE: Onsite - Andover, MA
Job Title: Workday HRMS SME/ Lead
Location: Andover, MA (ONSITE)
Duration: 6-12+ months Contract
*NOTE: Locals highly preferred (Andover, MA) - Senior consultant with 15 years experience who handled Leadership roles.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Business Partner to lead the design, delivery, and optimization of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, with additional exposure to Workday Adaptive Planning (FI). This role will partner closely with HR leadership, IT teams, and external providers to ensure our Workday HRMS platform drives operational efficiency, employee experience, and long-term scalability. While the primary focus is Workday HR, knowledge of Adaptive Planning will be an advantage for supporting broader Finance/Workforce Planning initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnership & Strategy
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leadership on all Workday HRMS-related initiatives.
Align HR technology roadmap with organizational objectives (talent strategy, workforce planning, employee engagement).
Influence decision-making on HR processes and best practices enabled by Workday.
Required Qualifications
10+ years in HR Technology / HRIS leadership roles.
6+ years of hands-on Workday HRMS experience (Core HCM plus multiple modules).
Strong knowledge of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
Hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning (model building, reporting, integration with Financials).
Experience in system architecture, integrations, and enterprise-wide HR technology transformation.
Strong understanding of HR and Finance processes (Workforce Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Organizational Design).
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and vendor management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Workday Adaptive Planning (model building, headcount planning, reporting).
Certification in Workday HCM or Workday modules.
Experience in large, global organizations with complex HR operations.
Exposure to Workday Financials considered a plus.