HR Tech Analyst – Workday Benefits

PUMA Group

. Own Workday Benefits configuration and support, including benefit plans, eligibility rules, business processes, condition rules, and related system setup .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,700 - $83,380 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Workday Benefits configuration and support, including system setup, testing, and reporting. Proven ability to collaborate across teams to enhance Benefits and Payroll processes while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Workday Benefits ConfigurationBenefits Processes SupportWorkday Payroll ConfigurationProblem-Solving SkillsWorkday Pro Certification

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Hard Skills

Workday ExperienceBenefits ConfigurationPayroll Processes KnowledgeTesting and TroubleshootingOperational ReportingCalculated FieldsEligibility RulesOpen Enrollment SupportCarrier IntegrationsData Validation

Soft Skills

Collaborative ApproachService-Oriented MindsetRelationship BuildingOwnership and IndependencePriority Management

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayEIBsVendor ConnectionsCarrier FeedsHR Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday Pro Certification

Industry Keywords

BenefitsPayrollHRComplianceOpen EnrollmentLife EventsHigh-Volume Employee PopulationsCanada PayrollUKGKronos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Workday Benefits configuration and support, including benefit plans, eligibility rules, business processes, condition rules, and related system setup
Lead annual Open Enrollment system setup and support for the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada, including configuration, testing, eligibility, rates, and carrier integrations
Partner with Benefits and Payroll teams to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and translate operational needs into scalable system solutions
Support Workday Payroll configuration and processes, including earnings, deductions, pay groups, pay calendars, and related business processes
Lead testing for Benefits and Payroll changes, releases, integrations, and enhancements from test planning through validation
Build and maintain Workday reports, calculated fields, and operational reporting for Benefits, Payroll, HR, and compliance needs
Partner with Benefits, Payroll, HR, Finance, and global HR Technology teams on enhancements, audits, projects, and continuous improvement
Maintain system and process documentation
Support and maintain Benefits and Payroll integrations, including carrier feeds, EIBs, vendor connections, and downstream data validation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization
3+ years of Workday experience
Hands-on experience configuring and supporting Workday Benefits
Experience supporting Benefits processes including eligibility, benefit plans, Open Enrolment, life events, rates, and benefit-related integrations or carrier feeds
Working knowledge of Payroll processes and the connection between Benefits, Payroll, Time, and HR data
Strong Workday Benefits configuration, testing, troubleshooting, reporting, and calculated field skills
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate business needs into practical, scalable system solutions
Collaborative, service-oriented approach and ability to build relationships across Benefits, Payroll, HR, Finance, and HR Technology
Ability to take ownership, manage priorities, and work independently within a lean, global team
Nice to have: Workday Pro certification, UKG/Kronos experience, Canada payroll or benefits exposure, or experience supporting high-volume hourly employee populations