Senior Workday Reporting Analyst

Cabot Corporation

. Design, build, test, deploy, maintain, and optimize Workday reports .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeBillerica • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $91,750 - $129,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday reporting, including the design, creation, and maintenance of reports and dashboards, while ensuring data accuracy, security, and compliance. Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to translate business requirements into effective reporting solutions.

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Workday Reporting ExperienceCalculated Fields CreationData Governance ComplianceAnalytical Problem-Solving SkillsWorkday Reporting Certification

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Hard Skills

Workday ReportingCalculated FieldsReport TypesData ValidationBusiness ObjectsData SourcesReporting SolutionsUAT SupportRoot-Cause AnalysisConfidential Data Handling

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCross-Functional CollaborationTraining Material CreationContinuous Improvement MindsetTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelPower BIBIRT ReportingDiscovery BoardsWorksheets

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday Reporting Certification

Industry Keywords

HR Data GovernanceSOX ComplianceManufacturingFMCGData Lake Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, test, deploy, maintain, and optimize Workday reports
Create and maintain calculated fields, prompts, filters, business objects, report definitions, custom dashboards, and hubs
Partner with HR, Digital, Finance, functional process owners, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business questions into reporting solutions
Advise across Workday functional areas on reporting strategy and data lake integration
Ensure reports are accurate, secure, scalable, and aligned with security, data governance, privacy, and audit requirements
Troubleshoot report issues, perform root-cause analysis, conduct unit testing and support UAT
Recommend improvements to reporting logic, usability, and performance
Support Workday releases by assessing report impacts, testing enhancements, and updating reports, documentation, job aids, and standards
Maintain reporting governance through inventories, tags, documentation, and standards
Provide training and end-user support, including documentation, user guides, and videos
Handle confidential HR data in accordance with applicable policies and controls
Report to the Head of HRIS

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5 years of hands-on Workday reporting experience
2+ years of hands-on experience creating and maintaining reports and dashboards in Workday
Strong understanding of Workday data structures, calculated fields, security, and business processes
Strong experience with Workday report types, calculated fields, prompts, filters, business objects, data sources, and custom dashboards
Understanding of Workday security as it relates to data sources, business objects, and calculated fields
Experience translating business requirements into accurate, maintainable reporting solutions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data validation skills
High attention to detail and comfort working with large datasets in Microsoft Excel
Experience with confidential HR or employee data, HR data governance, Workday security roles, compliance reporting, and SOX/audit controls
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Experience creating training materials, reporting guides, or stakeholder enablement resources
Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn new Workday functionality
Experience in a multinational organization, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG
Workday Reporting certification (Pro or Partner Certified) is preferred
Hands-on experience with discovery boards, worksheets, and/or BIRT reporting is preferred
Demonstrable use of AI in Workday is preferred
Hands-on experience with Power BI is preferred
Prior experience in Workday Learning, Recruiting, or HCM, or strong willingness and aptitude to learn

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits beginning on the first day of employment
401K savings plans
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Annual bonus based on company performance
Hybrid work environment: work from home 2 days a week and in the office 3 days a week
Training, peer coaching, and support
Growth opportunities for influence, position, and compensation
Competitive package of benefits
Feedback in a direct and open fashion