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# Lead Application Administrator - Corporate Systems

- **Company:** Burlington Stores, Inc.
- **Location:** Edgewater Park, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applications Architecture, Application Configuration Access Protocols, Software as a Service, Middleware, File Transfer, Release Management, SAP (Applications), Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Time Tracking Software, Kronos, Enterprise Software Applications, HR Software, Information Technology, Oracle Ebusiness, Workday
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a7ef4707ee523246

## About the Role

* 10+ years of professional IT experience, including 7+ years supporting enterprise workforce and HR systems in complex, multi-site environments.
 * Workday Platform Administrator or equivalent certification to support experience in other Workforce platforms.
 * Hands-on administration and configuration experience with Workforce Management platforms such as Kronos (UKG) or Workday, including Time & Attendance, Scheduling, Absence Management, and Labor Management modules.
 * Responsible for day-to-day system administration, including security role configuration, pay rule maintenance, accrual updates, business structure changes, and system parameter management.
 * Deep knowledge of SaaS and on-prem application architecture and security
 * Experience supporting payroll integrations, ensuring accurate time capture, overtime calculations, holiday rules, shift differentials, and compliance with federal and state labor regulations.
 * Hands-on experience troubleshooting integrations and data flows, including inbound/outbound interfaces between WFM systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle EBS, SAP) using middleware tools such as Informatica, APIs, or flat file transfers.
 * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, resolving timecard discrepancies, integration failures, scheduling conflicts, and reporting inaccuracies.
 * End to end functional knowledge of procurement, invoicing, and expense management workflows

## Description

The Lead Application Administrator oversees the application administration function, driving strategic initiatives, standardizing configurations, and ensuring scalability and security across platforms., * Develop, standardize, document, and hold other administrators to account for best practices and operating procedures

 * Oversee the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of product-related systems and applications
 * Proactively implement systems and processes ensuring applications operate within expected SLAs for performance, availability, and security
 * Provide user training, documentation, and change management support to improve adoption and system usage
 * Foster relationships with key business partners to identify pain points, validate concerns through audits, and assess impact
 * Collaborate with product vendors, project managers and development teams to implement system enhancements and new features.
 * Identify opportunities to improve system performance and efficiency
 * Analyze feedback from users and stakeholders to drive system improvements
 * Design and implement automation for routine administrative tasks and workflows
 * Manage the integration of product systems with other enterprise applications, ensuring seamless data flow via API's and automation tools
 * Partner with QA, Integration, Release Management, and other IT functions to advance maturity of associated processes
 * Lead system upgrades, migrations, enhancements, and new feature deployments while ensuring minimal downtime
 * Advise business and technology stakeholders on application configuration optionality relative to expected project outcomes
 * Communicate technical issues in business terms and provide status updates with contingency options