Senior Analyst - People Systems (Workday Expense and Integrations)

Okta•Chicago, IL

2d•$114,000 - $192,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Get to know Okta Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, provide secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the core of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you. What we are seeking: A Workday SME who bridges the gap between Finance and Technology. I specialize in turning complex business requirements into seamless Workday solutions, with a mastery of the Expense module, Security Administration, and reporting dashboards. My background includes navigating the full lifecycle of Workday releases and ensuring that stakeholders are supported through hands-on training and proactive system enhancements.

Requirements

Over 6 years of hands-on experience with Workday Expenses (Workday Finance), with strong proficiency in Workday HCM.
Deep expertise in Workday Expense Configuration, including Security Administration, Business Process Configuration, and EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder).
Proven functional knowledge of the Workday Expense module, including delivered functionality, report utilization, and performing core administrative tasks (e.g., undoing or advancing tasks, waiving requirements).
Skilled in Workday testing processes, including regression, unit, UAT, and pre-launch testing; accountable for validating new features and enhancements.
Participates in Workday release cycles, evaluating new features and recommending adoption strategies, particularly within Talent Management modules.
Balances day-to-day system support with long-term enhancement projects involving Workday Expenses and related integrations.
Experience with Workday Studio, Workday Extend, and developing custom integrations.
Capable of customizing Workday Expense functionality, with a willingness to expand expertise into related platforms such as Oracle Fusion Cloud or SAP.
Hands-on experience in building and optimizing custom reports and dashboards in SaaS or enterprise systems.
Demonstrated ability to work in diverse, fast-paced environments and collaborate effectively across functional teams.
Effective communicator with strong analytical and multitasking skills, experienced in Agile development tools such as ServiceNow and Jira.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Workday SME for the Workday Expense module, handling configuration, EIBs, integrations, troubleshooting, and day-to-day support.
Lead the design, testing, and deployment of Workday finance expense solutions using best practices.
Partner with business stakeholders and COEs to gather requirements, resolve pain points, and drive process improvements.
Ensure data accuracy and implement ongoing enhancements to support new Workday features and functionality.
Manage and execute Workday configurations, including business processes, security, and data flows.
Build and maintain reports and dashboards to support domestic and international finance operations.
Support Workday upgrades, testing, and implementing new or revised functionality.
Deliver hands-on training and expand internal knowledge of Workday across cross-functional teams.
Drive automation and process optimization through enhanced workflows and reporting.
Create and maintain clear, comprehensive business requirements and provide functional design leadership
Optimize business processes by automating manual tasks, enhancing workflows, and delivering actionable insights through data reporting.
Create and maintain clear, end-to-end business requirements, providing thought leadership on functional design and continuous improvement