Workday IT Specialist

Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, maintain, and support Workday HR and Finance modules, including Core HCM, Recruiting, Benefits, Financial Accounting, Procurement, and Expenses.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance business units to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement system enhancements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal business disruption.
• Design, develop, and maintain integrations between Workday and internal/external systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Support Workday release management, including testing new features and coordinating updates.
• Provide end-user training and support for HR and Finance teams.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Workday community forums and stay current with best practices and new features.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree - Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting and administering Workday HR and Finance modules in a medium to large enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Workday configuration, advanced reporting (including calculated fields and custom reports), and integrations (EIB, Studio, Core Connectors, and third-party middleware).
• Proven track record of leading or supporting multiple full-cycle Workday implementations or major module rollouts.
• Strong understanding of HR and Finance business processes, including hire, benefits, recruiting, general ledger, procurement, and expense management.
• Experience with data migration, data validation, and system testing in Workday environments.
• Familiarity with Workday security administration, business process frameworks, and audit controls.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Workday certification(s) in relevant modules preferred.