Sr. Workday Systems Administrator

Alkami Technology•Bentonville, AR

3d•$130,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Alkami is the digital sales and service platform provider for U.S. banks and credit unions. Our unified Platform integrates onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketing—each solution can stand alone, but together they deliver more—to help institutions onboard, engage, and grow relationships. As the future shifts toward Anticipatory Banking, we help data-informed bankers meet the moment with technology that drives action. Founded in 2009, we continue to be recognized for our intentional culture and tremendous growth (Best Place to Work in Fintech; Best & Brightest to Work For Nationally; and Comparably’s Best Company Culture, Best Career Growth, Best Engineering Team, and Best Places to Work in Dallas, among others). We’re building a culture where each Alkamist can perform to their highest potential, and we’re always on the lookout for the best and brightest minds. If you’re ready to experience the power of alchemy - transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary - come join one of the fastest growing SaaS companies in the U.S. As a remote-first company, most of our positions can be remote in the US, except for key roles, which will be indicated in the Job Title. Follow us on Glassdoor and LinkedIn! We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Workday Systems Administrator to join our HR Technology team. This role will support the maintenance, optimization, and configuration of Workday modules, with particular emphasis on Payroll, Benefits, Absence, and Time Tracking. The ideal candidate will combine deep HR functional knowledge with Workday system expertise to ensure data integrity, enhance reporting capabilities, improve process efficiency, and drive effective use of the platform.

Requirements

7–14 years of experience with Workday HCM, with a strong focus on Workday Payroll and Benefits configuration and maintenance
Strong experience building Workday reports and calculated fields
Demonstrated experience across Workday modules, including Core HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation
Solid understanding of payroll processes, benefits administration, and HR systems best practices
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Workday Pro Certification or Partner certification in relevant modules
Advanced experience with Workday Reporting (matrix, composite, dashboards)
Knowledge of Workday integrations and EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builders)
Experience working in a global or multi-entity environment

Responsibilities

Configure and maintain Workday modules, with a strong focus on Payroll, Benefits, Absence, and Time Tracking
Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday Payroll and Benefits configurations, including eligibility rules, benefit plans, payroll calculations, and integrations impacting pay and deductions.
Design, build, and maintain Workday reports and dashboards using Report Writer, including advanced and matrix reports.
Develop and maintain calculated fields to support reporting, integrations, and business process requirements.
Translate business needs into functional system requirements and configure Workday solutions accordingly.
Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams to implement and optimize HR processes and workflows in Workday.
Conduct system testing for new configurations, enhancements, upgrades, and patches.
Create and maintain documentation for system configuration, processes, and procedures.
Support payroll and benefits audits, ensuring compliance and data accuracy.
Stay up to date on Workday updates/releases and provide recommendations for leveraging new features.