Workday Administrator

Loyal Source•Orlando, FL

55d•$115,000

About The Position

The Workday Administrator is a strategic and technical leader responsible for the configuration, optimization, and governance of the Workday enterprise system. This role partners with HR, Finance, Payroll, Planning, and IT teams to ensure Workday supports business goals, drives operational efficiency, and enables data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or 8+ years of enterprise system administration experience.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on Workday administration experience.
Deep understanding of HR and Finance workflows.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Workday certification in one or more modules.
Certification in Workday Adaptive Planning.
Experience with Workday Studio, Extend, and Orchestrations.
Familiarity with cloud-based HR and Finance systems.
Technical proficiency in SQL, XML, Python, RAAS, REST API, and SOAP API.
Exposure to Workday Illuminate AI and ML technologies.

Responsibilities

Oversee configuration and maintenance of Workday modules: Core HR, FIN, Procurement, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, and Performance Management.
Lead architectural decisions and system design, ensuring scalable and sustainable solutions.
Manage Workday updates and releases with minimal disruption to operations.
Accelerate deployment by equipping teams with contextual knowledge for confident design decisions.
Foster cross-functional collaboration and serve as a source of truth for system functionalities and dependencies.
Promote self-sufficiency across teams, reducing reliance on external consultants.
Provide advanced technical support and resolve complex system issues.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance user experience and system performance.
Conduct training sessions and develop documentation for HR and Finance stakeholders.
Build and maintain dashboards and reports for Adaptive Planning, HR, and Finance metrics.
Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business requirements.
Manage system security, user access, and data integrity.
Lead integration efforts using EIB, Workday Cloud Connectors, Orchestrations, and third-party platforms.
Lead Workday-related projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on scope, timeline, and quality.