People Systems Administrator, Workday

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of the design and configuration of the Workday platform.

• Lead the configuration efforts across Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, and Time Tracking, encompassing business processes, security groups, condition rules, and calculated fields.

• Act as the primary technical authority for Workday enhancements.

• Collaborate with People, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Legal teams to gather requirements and convert business challenges into scalable system solutions.

• Establish administration frameworks and standards for security role design, tenant and environment management, change control, testing protocols, and documentation.

• Create reusable and scalable solutions.

• Manage change, including stakeholder communications, training, enablement, and adoption measurement.

• Assess Workday processes, integrations, and user interfaces to pinpoint inefficiencies.

• Review Workday release notes, evaluate feature impact, execute regression testing, implement new functionalities, and oversee release communication and prioritization.

• Identify and proactively address manual workflows within People Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in HRIS/People Systems, featuring substantial hands-on Workday configuration and administration.

• Proven expertise in at least one Workday module: Payroll, Benefits, or Absence, along with a working knowledge of the other two and their interactions.

• Workday certification is preferred.

• Strong understanding of the Workday business process framework, security configuration, condition rules, and calculated fields.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex systems initiatives from start to finish.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively across teams.

• Proven track record of handling confidential employee information with discretion.

• Experience in designing systems that adhere to audit and compliance standards.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

• Open to utilizing AI to enhance skills and improve work efficiency.

• Demonstrates curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in the responsible application of AI.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans.

• 16 weeks of paid Parental Leave for all new parents.

• Health & wellness stipend.

• Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend.

• Commuter benefits for team members working at the SF and NYC offices.

• Family planning benefits.

• Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting.

• Flexible PTO policy.

• 80 hours of Sick Time.

• 11 company-paid holidays.

• Virtual team-building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events.