Enterprise Workday Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee the configuration of the Workday tenant, including business processes and system settings.

• Direct Workday updates, system releases, and enhancements.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation, configuration manuals, and training resources.

• Assess and implement new features within the Workday system.

• Act as the technical escalation point for intricate Workday-related issues.

• Provide training and enablement for Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams.

• Manage ticket queues and effectively resolve complex system challenges.

• Lead the Workday change control committee alongside HR, Finance, and IS stakeholders.

• Facilitate decisions regarding system modifications and enhancements.

• Communicate updates, secure necessary approvals, and implement organizational changes.

• Encourage the adoption and communication of Workday updates.

• Manage relationships with vendors and third-party support providers.

• Collaborate with the implementation vendor, HR, Finance, and IS leadership.

• Plan and oversee system upgrades and go-live events.

• Provide support to over 2,000 users across various business units.

• Oversee integrations, reporting, and system security at scale.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technologies, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• A minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in Workday administration.

• Proficient in Workday tenant management, business processes, security roles, access control, integrations (EIB, Core Connect, APIs, Workday Studio), reporting, and release management.

• Skilled in troubleshooting, tier-3 support, report generation, and system documentation.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms, enterprise integrations, Microsoft Office 365, and data reporting/analytics tools, including Prism, calculated fields, and dashboards.

• Willingness to pursue Workday certifications.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States permanently.

• This position does not provide visa sponsorship currently or in the future.

• Experience in managing integrations with third-party systems.

• Knowledge of Workday security management and identity and access management systems.

• Understanding of IT security best practices.

• Workday certifications are a plus.

• CompTIA A+ or other IT certifications are desirable.

• Experience in application administration, integrations/interface management, leading committees, and supporting system implementations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Geographically based compensation.

• Remote work environment.

• Regular training sessions with vendors.

• A dedicated training budget.

• Flexible work schedule.

• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service.

• Paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure.

• Options for PTO donation.

• Paid sick leave.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Dental coverage available for domestic partners.

• Pet insurance options.

• Supplemental insurance offerings.

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA and HSA).

• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance.

• 100% company-paid life insurance.

• National Brand Discounts.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Access to Tapcheck for receiving 50% of pay before payday.

• Internal job mobility opportunities nationwide.