Senior Workday - HCM Specialist

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Compensation / Benefits

• $44.57-$72.79 hr based on previous work experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement

We are seeking a skilled Senior Workday HCM Specialist to join our HR team. This role will serve as a subject matter expert for Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and related modules, supporting system configuration, business processes, data integrity, and end-user adoption. The ideal candidate has a strong background in HR Workday technology, understands HR business processes, and can translate organizational needs into scalable Workday solutions.

• Act as a Workday HCM subject matter expert, supporting core HCM and related modules (e.g., Compensation, Recruiting, Absence, Talent, Payroll, Benefits).

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday business processes, security, reports, and dashboards.

• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements, recommend solutions, and implement system enhancements.

• Manage system releases, regression testing, and impact analysis of Workday updates.

• Troubleshoot system issues, resolve data discrepancies, and ensure overall data integrity.

• Develop and maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and end-user training.

• Create advanced Workday reports and dashboards to support business decisions and compliance.

• Provide ongoing support and training to HR teams and end-users.

• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and internal teams on system projects and integrations.

• Stay current with Workday best practices, new features, and industry trends.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Strong understanding of HR business processes and compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in creating custom reports (calculated fields, advanced reports, dashboards). Knowledge of Workday security administration and integration fundamentals a plus.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Experience

• 3-5+ years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration and support experience.

• Experience in multiple Workday modules such as Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Absence, or Benefits preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Workday certification(s) in HCM or related modules

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience with Workday Studio, Prism Analytics, or BIRT reporting.

• Exposure to system integrations between Workday and third-party applications.

• Project management or HR systems implementation experience.