Workday Application Administrator

Veeam Software Corporation
United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$119,800.0 - $199,700.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Data Governance Data Integrity Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Test Execution Engine Workday HCM Sap Business Objects HR Software Workday Business Process Performance Monitor EIB Workday
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Custom Reports

Job description

We are seeking a Workday Application Administrator to join our team who will be a true partner with the business to optimize Workday. In this role, you will work with the business and IT in deploying solutions around talent by helping to optimize the talent calibration process and enabling the career hub., * Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday and additional applications in the Talent & Performance and Core HCM functional areas, providing strategic guidance and hands-on support

  • Lead and manage complex HRIS initiatives, including enhancements, new functionality rollouts, and cross-functional integrations
  • Own the end-to-end configuration and optimization of Workday business processes, security roles, calculated fields, custom reports, EIBs, and scheduled releases
  • Partner with HR teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to define system roadmaps, prioritize enhancements, and deliver scalable solutions aligned with business goals
  • Analyze and document business requirements, process flows, and system impacts; produce high-quality documentation including functional specs, SOPs, and training materials
  • Ensure data integrity through robust audit processes, validation routines, and proactive monitoring of system performance
  • Lead testing efforts including scenario creation, test execution, defect tracking, and stakeholder sign-off
  • Mentor junior analysts and HR teams on Workday capabilities, best practices, and change management
  • Continuously evaluate system usage and identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased adoption
  • Stay current with Workday releases and industry trends, proactively recommending enhancements and innovations

Requirements

Do you have experience in Workday?, * Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities across global teams
  • High attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working independently or in virtual teams
  • Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and influence outcomes without direct authority
  • Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions
  • Experience working across time zones and with remote leadership
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks including GDPR and SOX
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday, including configuration and support of Talent & Performance and Core HCM modules
  • Proven experience gathering business requirements and translating them into scalable Workday solutions
  • Deep understanding of Workday architecture including business objects, organizations, tenant setup, and integrations
  • 7+ years of experience with HR systems and tools, including project management and system lifecycle methodologies (Agile/Waterfall)
  • Experience leading HRIS projects from concept to deployment, including vendor coordination and budget oversight
  • Familiarity with global HR processes and data governance standards

About the company

Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world’s biggest brands.

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