Workday Administrator

The Smart
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
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Computing Platforms Financial Software Identity and Access Management Workday Integrations Workday Training Workday HCM Tools for Reporting Workday

Job description

The Workday Administrator supports and enhances enterprise Workday environments with a focus on HR and Finance modules. This role provides cross-functional platform, functional, and user support, helping establish stronger governance, security practices, and business process controls. The position partners closely with HR, Finance, IT, and leadership to implement policies, support system enhancements, and ensure secure, compliant, and reliable Workday operations., Workday Administration & Configuration

  • Administer and maintain Workday across HCM and Financial Management modules
  • Configure business process frameworks, rules, approvals, and policies
  • Support enhancements and configuration within Workday Adaptive Planning and Accounting Center
  • Maintain system integrity, data accuracy, and compliance with internal policies

Cross-Functional Support & Enablement

  • Serve as a liaison between HR, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders
  • Translate business needs into functional system solutions
  • Partner with leadership to identify process improvements and optimization opportunities
  • Provide broad functional and platform expertise across Workday domains

User Support, Security & Compliance

  • Provide tiered user and platform support, troubleshooting system issues and improving usability
  • Support access management, security roles, and audit-related activities
  • Assist with implementation and enforcement of new governance policies and controls
  • Ensure adherence to data protection and access standards

Requirements, Testing & Documentation

  • Gather and document basic functional and configuration requirements
  • Support testing, validation, and deployment of new features and updates
  • Maintain clear documentation of Workday configurations, processes, and changes
  • Participate in release readiness and post-deployment support

Requirements

Do you have experience in Workday?, Mid-Senior Level (5 or more years of relevant experience), * Active Workday Certification relevant to HCM, Financials, or both

  • 5 or more years of hands-on experience administering Workday environments
  • Strong experience supporting Workday HCM and Financial Management modules
  • Experience working with Workday Adaptive Planning and Accounting Center
  • Experience configuring business processes, rules, and policies in Workday
  • Ability to provide functional, platform, and end-user support
  • Experience writing light to moderate functional requirements
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical and business teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting cross-functional HR and Finance environments
  • Exposure to Workday integrations or reporting tools
  • Experience supporting system upgrades, releases, or transformation initiatives

Core Skills & Attributes

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to data accuracy, security, and compliance
  • Ability to work independently as an in-house subject matter resource
  • Clear, professional communication with stakeholders at all levels
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on governance and operational stability

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary

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