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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HRIS Administrator - Workday - **Company:** Cloudera, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, JIRA, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Issue Tracking Systems, Pivot Tables, Cloudera, Workday HCM, Test Scripts, Workday Business Process, EIB, Zendesk, Workday, Servicenow - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://cloudera.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career/job/US-North-Carolina-Remote/HRIS-Administrator---Workday_260737-1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. * 1-2 years of hands-on experience specifically as a Workday Administrator or in a similar HRIS support role. * Foundational knowledge of Workday Business Processes and basic security concepts. * Experience working within a ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow, Zendesk, or Jira) and meeting defined SLAs. * Strong troubleshooting skills with a "customer-service first" mindset when helping non-technical users. * Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (vlookups, pivot tables) for data validation and auditing. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical steps to a non-technical audience. * High attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive/confidential data with discretion. ## Description As the HRIS Administrator, you will be a key part of the HRIS team, providing highly skilled production support and growth for Cloudera's Workday system. You will serve as one of our primary customer-facing experts in Workday, while working in a collaborative and supportive team environment. If you are a Workday Administrator with a deep overall curiosity that extends across modules, we are looking for you! As an HRIS Administrator, you will: * Serve as the primary point of contact for the HR service desk, providing L1 support and triage for all incoming Workday inquiries and issues. * Research and resolve end-user problems or system errors, escalating complex technical issues to L2 or L3 resources as necessary. * Assist in the maintenance of Workday business processes and configuration for core HCM and functional modules. * Provide direct training and assistance to end users (employees and managers) to ensure system adoption and data integrity. * Collaborate with HR functions (Benefits, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, etc.) to address routine data requests and basic process improvements. * Support the semi-annual Workday update process by assisting with the testing of new features and identifying potential impacts on current workflows. * Maintain and update test scripts and scenarios to ensure successful deployments during project cycles or system updates. * Assist with user security audits and basic role assignments to ensure appropriate system access across the organization. * Execute routine data uploads (EIBs) and maintain data quality through regular audits and cleanup activities. * Participate as a project team member on larger Workday initiatives, handling assigned administrative and configuration tasks. ## Related Videos - [The AI Agent Path to Prod: Building for Reliability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1523-the-ai-agent-path-to-prod-building-for-reliability) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Building Employee Experience Through Everyday Interactions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1763-building-employee-experience-through-everyday-interactions) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024) - [Does The Tech Industry Have The Best Work-life Balance?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/427-does-the-tech-industry-have-the-best-work-life-balance) - [Best Paying Remote Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/255-best-paying-remote-jobs) - [Long-Term Employment vs Job Hopping](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/419-long-term-employment-vs-job-hopping) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)