Enterprise Workday Administrator

Dungarvin•Chicago, MN

21h•Remote

About The Position

As our Enterprise Workday Administrator, you will be the driving force behind the success of our Workday platform. You’ll take full ownership of Workday, partnering closely with our implementation vendor, HR, Finance, and IS leadership to ensure a seamless launch and ongoing operational excellence. This is a highly visible, strategic role where your work will directly shape the way the organization leverages Workday for years to come. You’ll implement lasting improvements, support over 2,000 users across multiple business units, and manage integrations, reporting, and system security at scale. Grow as a recognized Workday expert while thriving within a supportive, solutions-focused team that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Information Systems, Information Technologies, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field with equivalent experience.
Proficient in troubleshooting, tier-3 support, report building, and system documentation.
7+ years of hands-on Workday administration, including tenant management, business processes, security roles and access control, integrations (EIB, Core Connect, APIs, Workday Studio), reporting, and release management.
Experience with cloud platforms, enterprise integrations, Microsoft Office 365, and data reporting/analytics tools (Prism, calculated fields, dashboards).
Willingness to pursue Workday certifications (training provided) and stay current on best practices.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Expert in system administration, process management, integrations, and reporting.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with knowledge of cybersecurity, data privacy, disaster recovery, and compliance.
Able to support complex, multi-unit environments efficiently.
Lead change committees, influence stakeholders, mentor support teams, and guide system updates, implementations, and enhancements with clear communication and organizational buy-in.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing integrations with third-party systems, Workday security management, identity and access management systems, and understanding of IT security best practices.
Workday certifications (HCM, Finance, Security), additional Workday security or reporting certifications.
CompTIA A+ Certification, or other IT certifications.
Application administration, integrations/interface management, leading committees, supporting system implementations.

Responsibilities

Manage Workday tenant configuration, business processes, and system settings.
Lead updates, releases, and system enhancements.
Maintain documentation, configuration guides, and training materials.
Evaluate and implement new Workday features to maximize organizational impact.
Serve as technical escalation point for complex Workday issues.
Train and enable Tier 1 & Tier 2 support teams to resolve issues effectively.
Manage ticket queues and resolve challenging system problems.
Lead Workday change control committee with HR, Finance, and IS stakeholders.
Facilitate decisions for system changes and enhancements.
Communicate updates, secure approvals, and implement changes, with organizational impact.
Promote adoption and effective communication of Workday changes.
Manage vendor relationships and third-party support to optimize system performance.
Analyze processes and data to identify improvements, optimize workflows, and guide system design for long-term effectiveness.
Plan and manage system upgrades and go-lives, juggling multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accurate documentation and high attention to detail.
Translate technical concepts for non-technical users, present to internal audiences, and build strong relationships across HR, Finance, and IT.
Adjust quickly to system updates, process changes, and evolving organizational needs while embracing continuous learning and innovation.
Foster a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset and prioritize user satisfaction alongside organizational goals.