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Senior HRIS Analyst

Bright Horizons Children's Centers
Newton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026

Job Description

Do you like having the opportunity to work remote, hybrid or in person to a gorgeous Newton, Massachusetts office location? Are you experienced in supporting HR, Payroll and HR Operations functions globally? We have just the job for you! This HRIS Senior Analyst role is responsible for the administration, configuration, detailed analysis, support and maintenance of assigned HR / Payroll Technology solution(s) (Workday, CSOD, Kenexa, or other assigned portfolio assets). In this role, you will acct as business partner with the HR global organization by leveraging knowledge of system functionality and other functional/technical skills to provide user, production, and project support.

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company, trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.
 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

  • Expert level knowledge of assigned HR / Payroll Technology solution(s) (Workday, CSOD, Kenexa, or other assigned portfolio assets) with the ability to lead in the design, configuration, testing and deployment of new modules / functionality, security design and reporting / analytics.
  • Lead in initiatives that require integrations with other systems, both internally and to external vendors. Owns configuration for assigned areas, and provides coaching and support for team members configuration for the team.
  • Evaluate, communicate and coordinate the functional and technical impacts of Workday configuration decisions do stakeholder groups.
  • Design, create and maintain custom reporting and dashboard in the system.
  • Manage assigned HR / Payroll Technology solution (Workday, CSOD, Kenexa, or other assigned portfolio assets) major releases, identifying impact and enhancement opportunities associated with a new release, and communicating appropriately. Manage and execute regression testing and introduction of required changes as new releases are introduced.
  • Responsible for Data Management activities including data audits, data cleanup strategy, creation of cleanup tools (EIBs, etc.) and manual cleanup work.
  • May act as the primary day to day vendor contact vendors in the portfolio with responsibility for monitoring vendor performance and building a productive long term relationship.
  • Assist and provide Level 2/3 Support on HR production issues.
  • Other duties as assigned.
     

Decision Making
Receives general direction and exercises some independent judgement
Lead in the planning, design and delivery of discrete small projects/enhancements within the HRIS group; i.e. leading resources from other groups within Bright Horizons and/or outside consultants. Consult with the business to gather requirements, design solutions, troubleshoot systems issues, and perform ongoing configuration/development of the systems.
 

Job Requirements – Education/Experience
Education: Required - Bachelor's Degree. In lieu of education, 2 additional years of relevant experience.
Experience
Required - 5 experience and knowledge in the HRIS field including a background/education in both technology and human resources.

Additional Job Requirements

  • Knowledge / experience with multiple SaaS HR technology platforms and tools.
  • Demonstrated Workday expertise to design and present solutions with options to business and HR stakeholders.
  • Excellent business analysis skills: timeline planning, requirements definition and documentation, test planning, deployment approaches.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize and present findings or challenges to all levels of staff and management.
  • Highly analytical with a natural curiosity about data and the ability to consume and process large amounts of information
  • Outstanding Excel skills and knowledge of MS Project or other Cloud based Project management tools.
     

This role pays in a range of $115-130K annually. The range of compensation listed here or that may be discussed in the interview process is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates of fering for this job opening. Actual compensation of fers will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certif ications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
 

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our home office employees support all facets of our business — and no matter which department you join, you’ll be part of a passionate team doing work that makes a  difference in the lives of children and families. Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Here, you’ll find traditional perks (health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and flex spending) plus child care discounts, education assistance, and so much more. Join us to experience how we support our people to realize their passion, possibilities, and purpose both at work and at home. All in a workplace where you can be you. Come build a brighter future with us.


Bright Horizons is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAW.

 

Salary : $110 - $130

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