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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Workday Functional Lead - **Company:** Mobility Global - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Data Structures, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), HR Analytics, Release Management, Requirements Management, Workday HCM, Workday - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/workday-functional-lead-al--500b6708-294c-4139-91bf-1c7f7d4c5e29 ## About the Role Leadership, Testing, Human Resources Processes, Human Resources Strategy, Systems Administration/Management, Technical/Engineering Design, Systems Scalability, Requirements Management, Best Practices, Problem Solving Skills, * Bachelor's degree in information systems, Human Resources, BusinessAdministrationor related field. * 7+ years of experience in HRIS, HR technology or enterprise SaaS platforms. * 4+ years of hands on Workday functional experience across multiple modules. * Exposure to Learning, Help, Peakon and/or Payroll modules is highly desirable. * Experience supporting Workday implementations or major platform transformations in global organisations is highly desirable. * Strong understanding of HR processes including employee lifecycle, talentmanagementand workforce reporting. * Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable system solutions. * Experience working with cross functional teams including HR,ITand business stakeholders. * Workday certifications in relevant modules are preferred but not mandatory. Key Skills * Deep, hands-on functional and configuration knowledge of Workday modules and platform capabilities * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to translate business needs into system solutions * Stakeholder engagement and communication skills * Experience managing system enhancements and platform releases * Strong attention to data quality and governance. ## Description Workday Functional Leadership * Serve as the hands-on functional lead for the Workday platform across key modules including Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent & Performance, Compensation, Time & Absence, Reporting, Learning, Help, Peakon and Payroll. * Perform hands-on configuration, testing and troubleshooting across these modules. * Provideexpert guidance on Workday configuration,functionalityand best practices. * Ensure Workday capabilities align with organisational HR processes and strategic priorities. Platform Design and Configuration Oversight * Lead functional design decisions for Workday implementations andenhancements andbuild the resulting configuration. * Establish andmaintainconfiguration standards and design principles. * Ensure consistency and scalability in system configuration across modules and business units. Requirements and Solution Design * Partner with HR and business stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into functional solutions within Workday. * Evaluate business requests and recommend scalable system solutions aligned with platform capabilities and best practices. * Document functional specifications and lead configuration and testing. Workday Roadmap and Enhancements * Support the development and execution of the Workday platform roadmap. * Identifyopportunities to enhance system functionality and improve HR processes. * Assess new Workday features and recommend adoption based on business value. Release Management and Testing * Lead the evaluation and adoption of biannual Workday releases, including hands-on configuration of release-related changes. * Coordinate and execute testing cycles to ensure changes are successfully deployed. * Work with stakeholders to assess impact and ensure readiness for new functionality. Data and Reporting * Partner with the People Analytics team and build Workday data structures and reports to support reporting and analytics needs. * Ensure data integrity and consistency across HR processes and system modules. Stakeholder Engagement * Act as a trusted advisor to HR leaders on Workday capabilities and system improvements. * Provide guidance on best practices for HR technology usage and process design. * Support training and adoption initiatives to maximise the value of the platform., Success in this role will include: * A well designed and scalable Workday platform * Strong alignment between HR processes and system capabilities * Effective management of Workday releases and enhancements * High data quality and reliable workforce reporting * Positive user experience for employees,managersand HR teams If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!