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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Workday Functional Analyst - **Company:** GFT Infrastructure, Inc. - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000 - $140,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Documentation, Information Systems, Data Auditing, Data Structures, Workday HCM, Workday Business Process, Information Technology, Workday, Custom Reports - **Published:** October 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/workday-functional-analyst-houston-tx--55dc85f8-aa27-4c1a-91f4-842ed9eead97 ## About the Role Functional Analysis, Functional Analysis, Technical Support, Willing to Travel, Legal, Design Services, Human Resources, Consulting, Accounting, International Operations, What you will bring to our firm: * Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) * 3-5 years of Workday HCM experience in a functional role * Hands-on experience configuring and supporting Workday Core HCM and Recruiting, including business process configuration, security considerations, notifications, and reporting * Experience analyzing system behavior and troubleshooting configuration issues using a structured, root-cause-oriented approach * Experience creating Workday reports (advanced, matrix, composite preferred) * Strong understanding of HR processes and data structures * Strong ability to gather and clarify requirements, challenge assumptions when appropriate, and recommend scalable Workday solutions aligned with business objectives * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Demonstrated curiosity, critical thinking, and initiative to research issues, evaluate options, and identify solutions with minimal oversight What we prefer you bring: * Workday HCM Certification(s) * Experience with additional modules such as Compensation, Talent, or Learning * Experience supporting Workday in a production enterprise environment * Prior experience participating in Workday implementations or major enhancements ## Description The GFT Strategic Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Office Operations, IT Services and Marketing & Communications, are essential for managing and supporting the company''s global operations. Strategic Services is part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services., We are seeking a skilled Workday Functional Analyst with hands-on experience to support, configure, and optimize our Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) platform. This role will partner closely with Human Resources to ensure Workday processes align with business needs, deliver accurate data, and provide excellent employee experience. Success in this role requires strong critical thinking skills, a desire to understand business requirements beyond the immediate request, and the ability to independently identify, evaluate, and recommend the best Workday solution. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: * Configure, maintain, and support Workday HCM modules such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent and Performance, and Reporting * Collaborate on and provide innovative solutions that align with Workday HCM functionality and best practices * Design, configure, and optimize Workday business processes across Core HCM and Recruiting, ensuring solutions align with business requirements, compliance needs, and Workday best practices * Configure and troubleshoot Workday notifications, alerts, inbox tasks, and related business process functionality to support efficient user experiences and process execution * Design, build, and maintain custom reports, calculated fields, and dashboards * Troubleshoot complex Workday configuration and process issues, identifying root causes and recommending effective long-term solutions with minimal supervision * Partner with HR and business stakeholders to fully understand business needs, evaluate options, and design scalable Workday solutions that balance user experience, maintainability, and system best practices * Support testing efforts for Workday updates, releases, and new configurations * Maintain system documentation, configuration guides, and process workflows * Assist with data audits, validations, and compliance-related activities * Participate in Workday biannual releases by reviewing features, evaluating impacts, and implementing enhancements