Enterprise Workday Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and oversee the configuration, business processes, and system settings of the Workday tenant.

• Spearhead Workday updates, releases, and enhancements to the system.

• Keep documentation, configuration guides, and training materials up to date.

• Assess and implement new features within Workday.

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

• Train and empower Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams.

• Manage ticket queues and resolve intricate system challenges.

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

• Facilitate decision-making regarding system changes and improvements.

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

• Advocate for the adoption and communication of Workday modifications.

• Oversee vendor relationships and third-party support services.

• Plan and manage 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 closely related field, along with equivalent experience.

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

• More than 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.

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

• Willing to pursue Workday certifications; training will be provided.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

• Must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Preference for candidates with experience in third-party system integrations, Workday security management, identity and access management systems, and IT security best practices.

• Workday certifications in HCM, Finance, or Security are preferred.

• CompTIA A+ or other IT certifications are desirable.

• Preferred experience in application administration, integrations/interface management, committee leadership, and system implementation.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity, data privacy, disaster recovery, and compliance is beneficial.

• Capability to plan and manage system upgrades and go-live events.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical users.

• Capacity to support complex, multi-unit environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Regular training opportunities with vendors and a dedicated training budget.

• Flexible work schedule.

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

• PTO that increases with tenure.

• PTO donation options available.

• Paid sick leave.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Dental coverage extended to domestic partners.

• Pet insurance options.

• Supplemental insurance choices.

• 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 early pay access (50% of pay before payday).

• Opportunities for internal job mobility nationwide.