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# Workday Functional Analyst

- **Company:** NJM Insurance Group
- **Location:** Trenton, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,402.0 - $116,574.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Integration, Time Tracking Software, Workday Business Process, Workday Studio, Workday Absence, Workday, Workday Projects
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/njm-insurance-group-jobs-workday-functional-analyst-52838432

## About the Role

* 4+ years of relevant Workday experience
 * Hands-on expertise in Workday Absence and Benefits configuration
 * Experience with Benefit Vendor integrations
 * Strong knowledge of business process, security, and org configuration
 * Familiarity with Agile methodologies and prioritization
 * Excellent cross-functional communication skills

## Description

We're seeking a Workday Analyst with expertise in Benefits, Absence, and Time Tracking to support and enhance our Workday platform. This role serves as a strategic partner to HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders, leading the design, configuration, and optimization of solutions across these functional areas.

Responsibilities

 * Manage and optimize Workday's Absence and Benefits modules, including configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance
 * Partner with developers on Workday Studio integrations; analyze and troubleshoot benefits vendor integrations
 * Configure Workday business processes, security, and organizational structures
 * Gather requirements and lead discovery sessions with Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, and HR leaders
 * Translate business requirements into Workday solutions in partnership with Benefits, HR, Payroll, and Finance
 * Write and execute test scenarios for implementations and enhancements
 * Serve as technical SME for Workday projects, including module implementations, upgrades, and new functionality within HCM, Absence, and Benefits
 * Train HR team members on system updates and best practices aligned to release/upgrade cycles
 * Communicate system capabilities, limitations, and impacts clearly to stakeholders

Qualifications

 * 4+ years of relevant Workday experience
 * Hands-on expertise in Workday Absence and Benefits configuration
 * Experience with Benefit Vendor integrations
 * Strong knowledge of business process, security, and org configuration
 * Familiarity with Agile methodologies and prioritization
 * Excellent cross-functional communication skills

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.
Pay Range: $100,402-$116,574

Eligible full-time employees receive a competitive Total Rewards package, including but not limited to a 401(k) with employer match up to 8% and additional service-based contributions, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life and Disability coverage, generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and paid parental leave in addition to state-mandated leave. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.


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