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People Systems and Workday Administrator
This role is accountable for enabling scalable, efficient, and integrated technology solutions to support our growing People and Finance functions, with a primary focus on Workday HCM and the core financial systems within Workday. Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, optimization, and governance of Workday HCM, Workday Financials, and other enterprise systems in alignment with business objectives. Partner cross-functionally to assess system capabilities, identify inefficiencies, and develop long-term strategies for People and Financial systems. Own the roadmap and execution of systems projects, including integrations, upgrades, automations, and configuration changes. Drive cross-functional collaboration to gather requirements, define scope, allocate resources, and execute on systems-related projects for the People Team. Lead application upgrades, process optimizations, and software integrations to support business and organizational scale. Manage external vendor relationships, contracts, and performance to support system success. Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Workday Financials and related systems. Build reports including balance sheets, income statements, account balance matrix, and intercompany eliminations. Execute configuration changes to Core Financials, Suppliers, Banking, Procurement, and Expenses modules. Design complex business processes including calculated fields, conditional rules, and custom approver roles. Continuously assess the environment for opportunities to optimize processes with the goal of improving efficiency and user satisfaction. Ensure data, security, and compliance best practices are upheld within the environment. Create and maintain documentation related to procedures, program flows, and processes. Conduct training and support for staff members who use the systems. Develop systems health reports and provide regular status updates to the Director of Total Rewards and the Director of Technical Accounting. Provide Workday, HRIS, and Financial systems training, documentation, and enablement support to end users. Create guides and reference materials to ensure systems adoption and capability across People and Finance teams. Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and confidentiality standards. Maintain and configure Workday HCM modules (Core HCM, Compensation, Talent Management, Recruiting, Absence, Time Tracking) and Financial modules (Core Financials, Suppliers, Banking, Procurement, Expenses). Manage business processes and workflows to reflect organizational changes or strategic priorities. Configure security roles, permissions, and user access across modules to ensure compliance and data integrity. Monitor and troubleshoot Workday integrations, ensuring proper data flow between systems (e.g., payroll, benefits, ATS, finance). Perform regular audits to ensure data cleanliness, accuracy, and compliance within Workday. Develop and manage Workday HCM and Financial reports (advanced, matrix, composite) and dashboards. Support People Analytics and Finance reporting initiatives by building custom reports and maintaining a catalog of standardized reports. Partner with People, Finance, and IT to review and test Workday feature releases; recommend and implement new features where applicable. Coordinate system updates, patch testing, and regression testing in sandbox and production environments. Maintain documentation of system configuration and change history for audit and compliance purposes. Qualifications
5+ years of experience in People Operations or HRIS systems management, with direct experience in Workday HCM. Minimum 3 years of hands‑on technical experience in Workday Financials. Minimum 3 years of operational accounting and financial IT controls audit experience. Proficiency in system integration, data management, and reporting within Financials and HCM modules. Proven experience with system integrations for banks, credit cards, foreign exchange rates, and financial reconciliation systems. Strong understanding of GL accounting behind operational transactions, including rebuilding processes to streamline while maintaining correct accounting coding. Strong understanding of accounting behind elimination entries and CTA calculations. Proven success in leading cross‑functional system projects and stakeholder collaboration. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in execution and documentation. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and change management skills. Preferred: based in Austin, Texas. Nice to have
Experience with Workato, Workday Accounting Center, EIBs, calculated fields, Workday Studio, or Workday Extend. Familiarity with Workday Community, Brainstorm, and Customer Central tools. Prior involvement in Workday implementations or module expansions. SHRM‑CP certification. Benefits
Health Insurance Coverage – 100% company‑paid HDHP plan for employees, plus medical, dental, and vision plans. Competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) with company match for all team members. Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for new parents. Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one‑on‑one nutrition coaching. Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development. Charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company‑sponsored volunteer events. Virtual and in‑person team‑building events, quarterly award recognition, and peer‑to‑peer appreciation platform. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all, ensuring diverse perspectives are included and valued through education, equal access to opportunities, inclusionary programs, and community outreach. Work Authorization
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Location: Austin, Texas.
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This role is accountable for enabling scalable, efficient, and integrated technology solutions to support our growing People and Finance functions, with a primary focus on Workday HCM and the core financial systems within Workday. Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, optimization, and governance of Workday HCM, Workday Financials, and other enterprise systems in alignment with business objectives. Partner cross-functionally to assess system capabilities, identify inefficiencies, and develop long-term strategies for People and Financial systems. Own the roadmap and execution of systems projects, including integrations, upgrades, automations, and configuration changes. Drive cross-functional collaboration to gather requirements, define scope, allocate resources, and execute on systems-related projects for the People Team. Lead application upgrades, process optimizations, and software integrations to support business and organizational scale. Manage external vendor relationships, contracts, and performance to support system success. Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Workday Financials and related systems. Build reports including balance sheets, income statements, account balance matrix, and intercompany eliminations. Execute configuration changes to Core Financials, Suppliers, Banking, Procurement, and Expenses modules. Design complex business processes including calculated fields, conditional rules, and custom approver roles. Continuously assess the environment for opportunities to optimize processes with the goal of improving efficiency and user satisfaction. Ensure data, security, and compliance best practices are upheld within the environment. Create and maintain documentation related to procedures, program flows, and processes. Conduct training and support for staff members who use the systems. Develop systems health reports and provide regular status updates to the Director of Total Rewards and the Director of Technical Accounting. Provide Workday, HRIS, and Financial systems training, documentation, and enablement support to end users. Create guides and reference materials to ensure systems adoption and capability across People and Finance teams. Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and confidentiality standards. Maintain and configure Workday HCM modules (Core HCM, Compensation, Talent Management, Recruiting, Absence, Time Tracking) and Financial modules (Core Financials, Suppliers, Banking, Procurement, Expenses). Manage business processes and workflows to reflect organizational changes or strategic priorities. Configure security roles, permissions, and user access across modules to ensure compliance and data integrity. Monitor and troubleshoot Workday integrations, ensuring proper data flow between systems (e.g., payroll, benefits, ATS, finance). Perform regular audits to ensure data cleanliness, accuracy, and compliance within Workday. Develop and manage Workday HCM and Financial reports (advanced, matrix, composite) and dashboards. Support People Analytics and Finance reporting initiatives by building custom reports and maintaining a catalog of standardized reports. Partner with People, Finance, and IT to review and test Workday feature releases; recommend and implement new features where applicable. Coordinate system updates, patch testing, and regression testing in sandbox and production environments. Maintain documentation of system configuration and change history for audit and compliance purposes. Qualifications
5+ years of experience in People Operations or HRIS systems management, with direct experience in Workday HCM. Minimum 3 years of hands‑on technical experience in Workday Financials. Minimum 3 years of operational accounting and financial IT controls audit experience. Proficiency in system integration, data management, and reporting within Financials and HCM modules. Proven experience with system integrations for banks, credit cards, foreign exchange rates, and financial reconciliation systems. Strong understanding of GL accounting behind operational transactions, including rebuilding processes to streamline while maintaining correct accounting coding. Strong understanding of accounting behind elimination entries and CTA calculations. Proven success in leading cross‑functional system projects and stakeholder collaboration. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in execution and documentation. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and change management skills. Preferred: based in Austin, Texas. Nice to have
Experience with Workato, Workday Accounting Center, EIBs, calculated fields, Workday Studio, or Workday Extend. Familiarity with Workday Community, Brainstorm, and Customer Central tools. Prior involvement in Workday implementations or module expansions. SHRM‑CP certification. Benefits
Health Insurance Coverage – 100% company‑paid HDHP plan for employees, plus medical, dental, and vision plans. Competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) with company match for all team members. Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for new parents. Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one‑on‑one nutrition coaching. Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development. Charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company‑sponsored volunteer events. Virtual and in‑person team‑building events, quarterly award recognition, and peer‑to‑peer appreciation platform. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all, ensuring diverse perspectives are included and valued through education, equal access to opportunities, inclusionary programs, and community outreach. Work Authorization
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Location: Austin, Texas.
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