Workday Administrator

Accel Entertainment • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Workday Administrator oversees system configuration, updates, and troubleshooting and supports and trains end-users to promote effective use of Workday. The role develops custom reports, dashboards, and analytics; collaborates across teams to improve processes and system functionality; and analyzes and documents business requirements for projects and software configurations.

The administrator manages testing procedures for application release updates, including preparing, reviewing, executing, and tracking test plans and results. The role also supports SOX compliance by conducting audits and assessments, documenting internal controls, and coordinating with internal and external auditors. Additional responsibilities include communicating system changes, participating in Workday project planning and implementation, and documenting processes and configurations for reference and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience as a Workday Administrator.
• Proficiency in Workday reporting and analytics, including report writing and dashboard creation.
• Proven experience with SOX compliance and Segregation of Duties in a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of HR, Finance, and IT processes and how they integrate with Workday.
• Experience with other ERP systems and their integration with Workday.

Nice To Haves

• Workday certification in relevant modules.
• Two years of experience maintaining Workday Payroll Administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Workday, including configuration, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Support and train end-users in effective use of Workday functionalities.
• Develop and implement custom Workday reports, dashboards, and analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance system functionality.
• Analyze and document business requirements for projects and software configurations, and configure the software accordingly.
• Implement and manage standard testing procedures for application release updates, including creating, reviewing, executing, and tracking test plans and results.
• Ensure Workday adheres to SOX compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and address compliance issues.
• Document internal controls related to Workday processes.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on SOX audits and reviews.
• Communicate system changes, updates, and enhancements to end-users.
• Participate in planning and implementation of Workday-related projects.
• Document processes, configurations, and procedures for reference and training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Identity and legal protection.
• Access to FSA and HSA accounts.
• Traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans for full- and part-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program offering counseling on topics including mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level