Workday HCM Admin

We are looking for an experienced Workday HCM Administrator to join our HR Technology team in Nashville.

This role owns the day-to-day health, configuration, and continuous improvement of our Workday HCM environment, partnering closely with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to deliver a best-in-class employee and manager experience.

What You’ll Do

Core HCM Configuration & Administration

Own configuration and ongoing maintenance across the full Workday HCM suite including Core HR, Recruiting, Onboarding, Compensation, Benefits, Talent & Performance, and Learning

Manage business process frameworks, condition rules, approval workflows, notifications, and validations across all HCM modules

Administer and maintain Workday security - role-based and user-based security groups, domain security policies, and business process security

Support bi-annual Workday release cycles - assess feature impact, coordinate regression testing, and deploy updates with minimal disruption

Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues across HR, Payroll, and business teams, serving as the primary escalation point for HCM-related support

Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking & Time Off (PATT)

Configure and maintain Workday Payroll - pay groups, pay periods, earnings and deductions, tax elections, payroll processing, and off-cycle runs

Own Absence Management configuration - leave types, accrual plans, leave of absence policies, and eligibility rules

Configure and maintain Time Tracking - time entry methods, time entry templates, worktags, approvals, and integrations with Payroll

Manage Time Off configuration - time off plans, accrual calculations, carryover rules, and balance reporting

Partner with Payroll and HR Operations to ensure PATT configurations are accurate, compliant, and aligned with company policy and regulatory requirements

Troubleshoot PATT-related issues and ensure data flows correctly between Time Tracking, Absence, and Payroll

Reporting & Analytics

Design, build, and maintain Workday reports including Standard, Advanced, Matrix, and Composite report types across HCM and PATT modules

Develop calculated fields, dashboards, and Worklets to support HR, Payroll, and leadership visibility into workforce and payroll metrics

Support data audits and ensure accuracy and integrity across the Workday HCM environment

Deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed by HR and business stakeholders

Integrations & Data Management

Support integrations between Workday and third-party systems including benefits carriers, payroll tax vendors, time and attendance platforms, and HRIS tools

Manage EIB and iLoad data uploads for employee data, compensation changes, and historical conversions

Ensure data governance standards are maintained across the Workday HCM data model

Stakeholder Partnership & Continuous Improvement

Serve as the primary Workday HCM resource for HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and business stakeholders

Gather and document business requirements, translating them into effective Workday configuration solutions

Deliver end-user training, job aids, and system documentation to support adoption and self-service capabilities

Proactively identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, automate manual processes, and enhance the employee experience

Partner with IT and third-party vendors on system enhancements and integration projects

4-7 years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience

Demonstrated configuration experience across the Workday HCM suite including Core HR, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Talent & Performance, and Learning

Deep understanding of Workday business process framework, condition rules, and security administration

Experience building Advanced and Composite Workday reports and calculated fields

Solid understanding of HR and Payroll processes, compliance requirements, and the employee lifecycle

Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, able to work directly with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders effectively

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Workday HCM Pro certification in one or more modules (HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, or Absence)

Experience supporting a Workday HCM implementation or major module deployment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

5.05.0 out of 5 stars United States Hybrid work Permanent, Full-time