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# Workday Specialist

- **Company:** Smith & Smith, LLC
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Data Security, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Workday HCM, Workday Security, Data Strategy, Workday Payroll, Data Management, Workday
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=733ca5a000e880ce

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Workday?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

 * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
 * Ability to translate business requirements into system configurations
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
 * Familiarity with human resources policies and procedures to ensure Workday meets organizational needs and goals
 * Workday HCM
 * Workday Payroll
 * Able to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams globally
 * Ability to keep information confidential
 * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Experience:

 * 1-2 years of hands-on experience with Workday HCM and Payroll

Education:

 * Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

## Description

* Support the Senior Global Workday Administrator in the configuration of business processes, fulfillment of ad hoc report requests, delivery of end-user training, and ongoing data management across the global Workday platform
 * Work with Senior Global Workday Administrator to maintain Workday security roles and permissions to ensure appropriate data access and compliance
 * Maintain Workday data integrity and compliance by executing routine, ad hoc audits, and quality checks partnering with regional teams to resolve discrepancies at the source
 * Review and troubleshoot system errors raised by team members globally with guidance from Senior Global Workday Administrator
 * Prepare HR team globally for Workday releases to remain current on our HR platform and data strategies by reviewing release notes, assessing impacts, communicating changes, and coordinating testing
 * Participate in all phases of the system life cycle as requested by design testing, documentation, and deployment for system enhancements and new feature implementations
 * Work with Senior Global Workday Administrator to research, identify, and troubleshoot system issues and provide user support globally
 * Collaborate with Senior Global Workday Administrator to modify, and customize Workday and to test new applications and features
 * Performs other related duties as required


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