Specialist, Workday Configuration Lead - Core

Nationwide • Columbus, OH

234d • Remote

About The Position

As a Specialist, you'll provide consultation and ongoing design, deployment, and maintenance of Workday, our human capital management system. We'll count on you to consult and administer functional area solutions, including configuration, testing, prioritization, analysis and problem resolution, while building and sustaining strategic partnerships. Our Human Resources Operations & Technology team delivers process and technology solutions that drive operational efficiency and enable business success. We value highly-skilled, engaged and knowledgeable team members who thrive in a work environment of empowerment, continuous improvement and personal growth and development. If you are driven to innovate and optimize technology to attract, develop and retain the best talent in the industry, we want to know more about you!

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in human resources, business administration, insurance or technology.
• Five or more years of demonstrated experience in a human resources function, business analysis, technology, process design, and/or operations.
• Three to five years of related experience in core functions of human resources with a demonstrated understanding of HRIS, preferably in Workday.
• Knowledge of HRIS, preferably Workday, and other Human Resources technology.
• Business consulting and relationship management skills.
• Skilled in business consulting, business process analysis and design, performance improvement, problem solving, planning, coordinating and organizing.
• Project management skills and experience working with senior leaders is preferred.
• Proven data and analytics, reporting and problem resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.
• Experience with system configuration, testing, integrations and report management, as well as release management and defect/problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates moderate to complex activities in configuration, testing and validation of HRIS to ensure the quality, integrity and performance needs of the business are achieved.
• Configures key components including but not limited to payroll, benefits, absence, compensation, talent management, talent acquisition, self-service, mobile, security and integrations.
• Identifies issues and performs analysis to resolve.
• Develops and/or coordinates appropriate changes, requests, processes, testing and scheduled releases.
• Understands, collaborates and consults with the business, technology organization and external vendors to ensure configured processes are aligned.
• Works with business, technology organization and project team members to evaluate and identify business needs, process improvements and requirements.
• Maintains Configuration Workbook and develops appropriate documentation to support the modifications and development.
• Provides input as appropriate and partners closely with partners for learning, sharing standard methodologies and issue resolution.
• May lead scheduled and ad hoc meetings and training to improve policy and process acuity.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
• Nine paid holidays
• 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
• 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid pension plan
• Business casual attire

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree