Workday Configuration Specialist

Who We Are: Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations., We are seeking a full-time Workday Configuration Specialist to join our HR team and report to the HRIS Manager. This role will serve as the technical expert responsible for the ongoing configuration, optimization, and maintenance of our Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) system.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of Workday architecture, business process design, security, and system configuration. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and can translate operational needs into scalable Workday solutions. This individual will partner closely with HR, Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, IT, and business leaders to ensure Workday continues to evolve with the needs of the organization while maintaining system integrity and efficiency.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the organization’s Workday configuration expert, supporting the ongoing maintenance and optimization of the Workday platform.

• Design, configure, test, and maintain Workday business processes, workflows, security, notifications, calculated fields, condition rules, and system configurations.

• Partner with HR, Payroll, Compensation & Benefits, IT, and business leaders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.

• Build, maintain, and enhance Workday functionality across HCM modules while ensuring alignment with organizational policies and best practices.

• Troubleshoot complex Workday issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.

• Lead system enhancements, configuration changes, and process improvements while ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

• Support Workday releases by evaluating new functionality, testing updates, and recommending enhancements that add business value.

• Develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields to support operational and strategic decision-making.

• Maintain system documentation, configuration standards, business process maps, and change management documentation.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to prioritize enhancement requests and manage a backlog of system improvements.

• Ensure data integrity by auditing system configurations, identifying inconsistencies, and recommending corrective actions.

• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to HR team members and managers on Workday capabilities and best practices.

• Support system integrations, data validation, testing activities, and cross-functional projects related to Workday.

When and Where:

This will be an 830-5PM M-F position located at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience with strong expertise in business process design and system administration.

• Proven experience configuring and maintaining Workday HCM, including business processes, security, calculated fields, condition rules, reports, and notifications.

• Strong understanding of Workday architecture, configuration best practices, and release management.

• Experience supporting Workday in a post-implementation environment with responsibility for ongoing enhancements and optimization.

• Experience with Workday reporting, dashboards, and data management.

• Knowledge of Workday integrations, EIBs, and data conversion processes is preferred.

• Experience supporting HR, Payroll, Talent, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, or Absence modules is preferred.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex system issues.

• Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions while balancing user experience and system governance.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive employee and organizational information.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!