Senior Workday Specialist

Loyola Marymount University•Lewisboro, NY

6d•$102,600 - $138,500

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the HRIS Manager, the Senior Workday Specialist administers, configures, optimizes, and supports the Workday platform. The role is a functional and technical subject matter expert responsible for leading the design and maintenance of Workday business processes, security, and system enhancements, partnering with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and IT. The position administers and improves Workday business processes; manages security groups, domain policies, and role-based security; configures and supports Workday functionality; leads enhancement projects and release activities; and supports reporting, data analysis, audits, and compliance reporting. It also represents LMU in the community and at professional organizations or associations, serves on committees as required, and performs other duties as assigned or requested. The position is expected to support LMU’s mission, vision, and values through professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct and outstanding customer service. This is a regular staff position. The salary range is $102,600 to $138,500, commensurate with education and experience. The position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree typically in Business Administration, Human Resources, Computer Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of Workday administration experience.
Experience leading Workday projects and enhancements.
At least 3 years of hands-on Workday Business Process configuration experience.
At least 3 years of Workday Security Administration experience.
Experience supporting multiple Workday functional areas, including Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, and Recruiting.
Exemplary written and oral communication skills, evidenced by experience in investigations, preparing comprehensive reports, and communicating with employees and management.
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of commonly used HRIS concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to adapt to change and consistently meet deadlines.
Highly developed organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities, interact effectively at all levels, solve practical problems, and carry out responsibilities under general supervision.
Expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities to keep abreast of benefit regulation and policy changes.

Responsibilities

Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday business processes, including approvals, notifications, condition rules, routing logic, and escalations.
Analyze and improve workflows related to HR, Talent, Recruiting, Compensation, and Payroll; identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes; document process designs and configuration decisions.
Manage Workday security groups, domain policies, and business process security policies; design and maintain role-based security models; conduct security audits and access reviews; troubleshoot access concerns; and support compliance with internal controls and data privacy requirements.
Configure and maintain Workday modules and functionality; support enhancements, tenant maintenance, and troubleshooting; evaluate system impacts of organizational and process changes; and monitor and correct data quality issues.
Lead Workday enhancement initiatives from requirements gathering through deployment, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver solutions.
Coordinate UAT and regression testing, manage deployment schedules, and communicate changes.
Review Workday biannual releases, assess impacts to business processes, security, and functionality, recommend features and enhancements, and lead testing and implementation.
Support reporting, calculated fields, and dashboard development; analyze system and workforce data for trends and opportunities; and assist with audits and compliance reporting.
Represent LMU within the community and at professional organizations or associations, and serve on committees as required.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Exhibit conduct that supports LMU’s mission, vision, and values, models professional and ethical standards, and demonstrates outstanding customer service.