Senior Workday HCM Specialist

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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.

Qualifications

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.