Workday Configuration Analyst

Jobot
Houston, TX, United States
13 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$90,000.0 - $105,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Program Optimization Data Integrity Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Pivot Tables System Testing HR Software Workday Business Process Workday Reporting Workday BIRT Reporting
+1 more
Custom Reports

Job description

We’re building the future of the employee experience through technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Supporting a large and dynamic workforce, our team is empowered to challenge the status quo, solve meaningful problems, and help shape systems that impact thousands of employees every day. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work truly matters, this is the place for you., This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex system challenges, partnering with business stakeholders, and improving the employee experience through technology. You’ll play a key role in supporting and optimizing the organization’s Workday environment, with a strong emphasis on configuration, business process enhancements, Learning module administration, and end-user support.

This is a highly collaborative position offering strong visibility across the organization, exposure to enterprise-scale HR technology initiatives, and excellent long-term growth potential.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday functionality across HR-related modules
  • Serve as a primary resource for Workday Learning administration and configuration
  • Support business process improvements and system optimization initiatives
  • Create and maintain calculated fields, custom reports, dashboards, and analytics
  • Participate in system testing, upgrades, releases, and enhancement projects
  • Troubleshoot complex Workday issues and provide functional support to internal stakeholders
  • Partner with HR, Operations, and business leaders to gather requirements and implement solutions
  • Ensure data integrity and consistency across HR systems
  • Assist with documentation, training, and user adoption efforts
  • Participate in a rotating support schedule to assist with escalated system inquiries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of HRIS, HR Technology, HR Systems, or related experience
  • Hands-on Workday configuration experience required
  • Experience supporting Workday Learning, Talent, or HCM modules strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of Workday business processes, configuration, and security concepts
  • Experience building calculated fields, custom reports, and dashboards
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to support both technical and non-technical users
  • Experience supporting large employee populations and multi-location organizations is a plus
  • Experience with Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, BIRT, or Studio preferred
  • Prior experience supporting enterprise-level HR technology environments
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis

If you’re a Workday professional who enjoys configuration, system optimization, and making a meaningful impact across a large organization, we’d love to connect.

Benefits & conditions

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 per year, * Competitive compensation package + annual bonus opportunity

  • Strong long-term career growth and advancement opportunities within a large enterprise organization
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
  • Generous 401(k) program with company match to help you plan for the future
  • Opportunity to work on impactful Workday initiatives supporting 20,000+ employees across hundreds of locations
  • Collaborative, supportive team environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development
  • High-visibility role with direct influence on the employee experience and HR technology strategy

About the company

Love Workday configuration and solving complex HR systems challenges? Join a high-impact team supporting 20,000+ employees across a large enterprise environment.

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