Principal Workday Systems Analyst

Principal Workday Analyst - hybrid role based in Lexington MA

About Mimecast

The work people build is worth protecting and its harder to protect than it used to be. AI agents now move at machine speed with human-level access and a small slip-up can become a very public one. We disrupt cybercriminal activity before that happens. We think fast go big and always demand more of ourselves. We work hard deliver and repeat. We grow with real determination and put success well within reach. We push each other to be better and expect to be pushed back in a community built on respect where everyone is counted. Work Protected.

Overview

HRIS & Analytics is looking for a Principal Workday Analyst to own the Workday configuration behind Mimecasts global compensation and benefits programs translating Total Rewards and HR requirements into scalable system design across 14 countries and currencies. The role sits within the HRIS & Analytics team which is optimizing a mature fully deployed Workday environment. Youll own Compensation and Benefits configuration end to end contribute to Core HCM alongside the broader team and report to the Director HR Tech & Analytics. This position is in our Lexington MA offices and has a hybrid work schedule (minimum 2 days per week).

What Youll Do

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday Compensation and Benefits partnering with Total Rewards HR Business Partners and regional HR leads to translate business needs into scalable configuration.

• Lead the configuration testing and deployment of new compensation and benefits functionality including annual merit bonus and open enrollment cycles.

• Contribute to Core HCM configuration and business process design as part of the wider HRIS teams shared workload.

• Own end-to-end testing for compensation and benefits changes including regression testing tied to Workdays biannual releases.

• Maintain data integrity and security for compensation and benefits domains including auditing security groups and access to sensitive pay data.

• Build and maintain reports and dashboards that support compensation planning benefits administration and HR decision-making.

• Document configuration decisions business process changes and standard operating procedures so knowledge is shared across the team.

• Mentor other members of the HRIS team on compensation and benefits configuration and act as an escalation point for complex issues.

• Identify opportunities to simplify and standardize configuration as the environment matures rather than layering on new complexity.

What Youll Bring

• Deep Workday experience including advanced hands-on configuration expertise in Advanced Compensation and Benefits and the autonomy to own complex end-to-end solutions in a global multi-country environment.

• Working knowledge of at least one additional Workday module beyond Compensation and Benefits such as Core HCM Absence Performance Recruiting Security or Advanced Reporting.

• Experience supporting compensation and benefits programs across multiple countries with an understanding of how local requirements shape system design.

• The ability to manage a Workday release cycle end to end from reviewing release notes and assessing impact through testing and rollout.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail balanced with the ability to explain technical configuration clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

• The judgment and discretion required to handle highly sensitive compensation and personal data.

• A bachelors degree in Human Resources Information Systems or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Workday Pro certification in Compensation Benefits or Advanced Compensation.

• Experience with EIB loads Workday Studio or Core Connectors for benefits or payroll integrations.

• Exposure to Workday Extend or advanced custom reporting including calculated fields and matrix reports.

• Experience mentoring junior analysts or leading small configuration projects.

The base salary range for this position is $132000 - 198000 USD plus benefits. This range represents the minimum and maximum new hire compensation for this role. The position may also be eligible for incentive plans and additional benefits in accordance with company policy and local regulations. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location with individual compensation also dependent on factors such as qualifications experience and skills. Final offers will reflect these considerations and may vary accordingly.

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Belonging at Mimecast

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