Staff HR Technology Analyst - HCM and Talent (Hybrid - Acton, MA)
Job Description
Job Summary
The Staff HR Technology Analyst is a key member of Insulet’s Global HR Technology team and serves as as lead for Workday functional areas. HCM, Performance and Talent are the current focus areas.The Workday Talent and Performance Management functional owner is responsible for the design, configuration, and ongoing optimization of talent and performance management processes within Workday and related HR systems. This role owns functional decision-making, ensures configuration integrity, and translates business requirements into scalable solutions that support Insulet’s talent strategy.
The analyst regularly consults with business leaders, HR partners, Performance & Talent process owners, and internal customers to understand operational needs, translate them into functional requirements, and document those requirements for configuration, testing, and implementation.
Position Summary
The Staff HR Technology Analyst is a key member of Insulet’s Global HR Technology team and serves as the functional owner for Workday HCM, Performance and Talent modules.
The Workday Talent and Performance Management functional owner is responsible for the design, configuration, and ongoing optimization of talent and performance management processes within Workday and related HR systems. This role owns functional decision-making, ensures configuration integrity, and translates business requirements into scalable solutions that support Insulet’s talent strategy.
The analyst regularly consults with business leaders, HR partners, Performance & Talent process owners, and internal customers to understand operational needs, translate them into functional requirements, and document those requirements for configuration, testing, and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a trusted HR Technology partner to Performance and Talent teams, HRBPs and other HR teams.
Consult with business and functional stakeholders to understand process needs, pain points, and desired outcomes; translate these into clear, actionable Workday requirements.
Facilitate requirement‑gathering sessions, document functional requirements, and align business expectations with system capabilities.
Serve as a trusted SME for process changes, new program rollouts and ongoing optimization.
Participate in HR technology projects across all platforms and modules.
Workday Performance & Talent
Owns end-to-end functional design for talent and performance processes within Workday and adjacent systems. Defines solution architecture, evaluates configuration options, and ensures alignment to business requirements and global standards. Leads implementation of new functionality and enhancements.
Partners with Talent Management and HR to evaluate current processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements. Proactively recommends enhancements aligned to business needs and future roadmap direction.
Provides ongoing operational support for talent and performance processes, ensuring system reliability and process continuity. Troubleshoots issues, resolves defects, and maintains data integrity across Workday and connected systems.
Defines and enforces testing standards, including unit testing and UAT support. Ensures release readiness, manages defects, and validates that system changes meet functional and technical requirements prior to deployment.
Builds and maintains reports, dashboards, and scorecards to provide actionable insights on talent and performance outcomes. Ensures data outputs support decision-making and align with stakeholder needs.
Collaborates with HR Solution owners, and adjacent system owners to ensure alignment across Talent, Performance, Learning, and broader HCM processes. Evaluates upstream and downstream impacts of changes to maintain system cohesion.
Workday Performance & Talent
Partner with internal Talent teams to define, architect and implement performance review processes.
Design performance and goal setting templates with optimal user experience in mind.
Architect and implement skills management to support and inform talent processes.
Configure and support succession planning functionality.
Workday HCM
Consult with HR teams to continuously improve core staffing processes (Hire, Onboarding, Change Job, etc)
Support mass HCM updates required for re-organizations, new country setup and acquisitions.
Partner with HR Operations to improve manager self-service experience.
HR Technology Operations
Document business requirements, configuration decisions, test scenarios, and end‑user impacts in partnership with project teams and internal business owners.
Manage Workday business processes, events, configuration updates, and mass transactions related to HCM.
Support Workday twice-yearly releases: impact assessments, testing, documentation, and rollout.
Collaborate with the rest of the HRIS team on integrations (RaaS, EIB integrations, Core connectors).
Maintain accurate documentation, job aids, test scripts, and configuration design records.
Document configurations and updates via ServiceNow.
Required Qualifications
3–6 years of experience supporting Workday HCM, Talent and/or Performance modules (at least two modules required).
Deep understanding of talent and performance processes, succession planning and skills management
Experience working with Workday business processes, EIBs, configuration changes, and data validation.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex workflow issues.
Ability to operate in a fast-growing environment with rapidly shifting priorities.
Experience supporting hourly or manufacturing populations preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting global, fast growing talent environments.
Familiarity with Workday integrations (RaaS, EIBs, etc).
SQL, report writing, or advanced Workday reporting skills (calculated fields, dashboards).
Experience in a high-growth, global, or manufacturing/shift-based workforce environment.
NOTE: This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements and requires on-site work from an Insulet office. #LI-Hybrid
Additional Information:
Compensation & Benefits: For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $107,900.00 - $161,825.00 This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off (PTO) • And additional employee wellness programs Application Details: This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. To apply, please visit the Insulet Careers site and submit your application online. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and education.Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.
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