Senior Report Writer – Workday Job at Northeastern University in Boston

Senior Report Writer – Workday

Apply locations

Boston, MA (Main Campus)

Time type

Full time

Posted on

Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job requisition id

R133732

About the Opportunity

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Summary

The Senior Report Writer - Workday supports advanced reporting needs across Human Capital Management (HCM), Financials, and Student domains. This role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining sophisticated Workday reports that provide actionable insights to leadership and help drive data-informed decision-making. It utilizes a broad and deep understanding of all areas of Workday Reporting & Analytics including Report Writer, Prism Analytics, Composite Reporting, BIRT, Calculated Fields, Dashboards, Discovery Boards, and Worksheets in providing professional services and enablement services for enterprise software in the Cloud.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and skills required for this position are normally obtained through a Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field with three (3) years of hands-on experience building Workday reports across multiple domains (HCM, Finance, Payroll). Workday Certification in at least one of the following : Workday Financials, Workday Reporting, Advanced Reporting is required. Proficiency in Workday reporting tools, including Advanced, Matrix, Composite, and BIRT reports is required. A strong understanding of Workday data structures, business processes, and security models is needed. Experience with data visualization tools or Workday Prism Analytics is a plus.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Design and develop complex custom reports in Workday using Advanced, Matrix, Composite, Trending, and BIRT (Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools) reports.

Partner with HR, Finance, Student Services, and Institutional Research teams to support operational and strategic reporting needs, including translating requirements to deliver accurate and meaningful reports.

Build dashboards and scorecards using Workday Prism Analytics, Workday Discovery Boards (if available), and other Workday tools.

Maintain reporting documentation, data dictionaries, and metadata to support institutional transparency and reusability.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to reporting performance, data discrepancies, and user access. Proactively identify opportunities to improve data accessibility and self-service through training.

This role is hybrid and requires in-office presence a minimum of three days a week to facilitate collaboration and teamwork. Being on-site allows for stronger connections, more effective problem-solving, and enhanced team synergy, which are key to achieving our goals and driving success.

Position Type

Data Planning and Analysis

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education, and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, and transportation benefits. More information can be found at https : / / hr.northeastern.edu / benefits / .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation Grade / Pay Type

110S

Expected Hiring Range

$75,210.00 - $106,230.00

The starting salary depends on factors such as education, experience, location, knowledge, and skills. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

About Us

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach integrates real-world experience with education, research, and innovation, empowering our community to create impact worldwide.

Our system includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, with over 300,000 alumni and 3,000 partners globally. Our campuses are located in Boston, London, Oakland, Burlington, Nahant, Arlington, Charlotte, Miami, Portland, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and Vancouver.

Our programs lead to degrees in 10 colleges and schools, emphasizing the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, preparing graduates for future careers and fulfilling lives.

Our research enterprise is solutions-oriented and spans the globe, with faculty and students working across disciplines to address global challenges and make transformative impacts.

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