Job Title: Workday System Administrator (Functional & Technical)
Location: Hybrid 3 x a week in office – Hybrid
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time/Contract
Reports To: Human Resources
Position Summary:
We are looking for a skilled Workday System Administrator with a blend of functional and technical expertise to manage and support our Workday system. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in configuring and optimizing Workday modules and be capable of handling technical tasks such as integrations and data management. This role requires an individual who can navigate complex HR systems, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of Workday.
Key Responsibilities: - System Configuration and Optimization:
- Configure and maintain Workday modules, including HCM, payroll, benefits, recruiting, and time tracking, to meet business requirements.
- Optimize Workday processes to enhance system performance and the user experience.
- Implement and manage Workday security configurations, ensuring appropriate access controls are in place.
- Technical Support and Integrations:
- Develop and maintain integrations between Workday and other systems using Workday Studio, EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder), and other tools.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within the Workday system, ensuring minimal disruption to HR operations.
- Manage data uploads, updates, and corrections using Workday's data management tools.
- Functional Expertise:
- Act as a subject matter expert on Workday functionality, advising HR and other departments on best practices and system capabilities.
- Work closely with HR, payroll, finance, and IT teams to understand business needs and translate them into Workday configurations and enhancements.
- Provide end-user support, including training and guidance on Workday features and processes.
- Reporting and Analytics:
- Create and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and analytics within Workday to support business decision-making.
- Analyze data and generate insights to help HR and management teams make informed decisions.
- System Maintenance and Updates:
- Manage and execute system updates, including testing, deployment, and communication of new features and functionalities.
- Perform regular audits of the Workday system to ensure data accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.
- Project Management:
- Lead or support Workday-related projects, such as new module implementations, system upgrades, and process improvements.
- Coordinate with external vendors and Workday consultants to address complex system issues and enhancements.
Qualifications: - Education: a bachelor's degree in information technology, human resources, business administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 3-5 years of Workday system administration experience, with functional and technical responsibilities.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Workday HCM and at least one other module (e.g., payroll, recruiting, benefits).
- Experience with Workday integrations, including Workday Studio, EIBs, and web services.
- Knowledge of SQL, XML, and other relevant programming languages is a plus.
- Functional Skills:
- Strong understanding of HR processes and how they are supported by Workday.
- Ability to translate business needs into system configurations and enhancements.
- Experience with Workday security administration, including role-based permissions and user access controls.
