Workday Configuration Specialist

TEKsystems•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$136,000 - $154,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a hands-on, technically strong Workday HRIS professional with deep Workday Benefits expertise. This role is an individual contributor, not a people manager or purely strategic leader. The ideal candidate sits between HR strategy and technical configuration—but leans strongly technical. This person will serve as a primary owner of Workday Benefits configuration, supporting open enrollment, ongoing benefits administration, eligibility rules, and vendor integrations, while also contributing across core HCM and Recruiting modules.

Requirements

5+ years hands-on Workday configuration experience
3+ years Workday system administration ownership
Workday HCM Certification(s) in one of more HCM modules
Strong knowledge of condition rules, calculated fields, security groups, reporting frameworks
Experience managing annual HR cycles (performance, merit, bonus, open enrollment)
Strong cross-functional partnership skills (HR, IT, business leadership, vendors)
Advanced Excel and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to manage complex integrations
Strong Workday Benefits expertise, including: - Open enrollment configuration and support - Eligibility rules and event management - COBRA processes and vendor coordination
Deep understanding of Workday business processes
Experience working with: - Condition rules - Calculated fields - Security groups/domains - Workday reporting framework
Ability to execute configuration independently with minimal direction
Experience supporting day-to-day operational HRIS needs
Strong working knowledge of Core HCM
Experience supporting annual HR cycles (open enrollment, performance, compensation)

Nice To Haves

Workday Recruiting configuration experience
Workday HCM or Benefits certification(s)
Experience supporting or troubleshooting benefit carrier integrations
Workday reporting and analytics experience
Prior experience supporting organizations through a Workday tenant transition or ownership change
Advanced Excel or data analysis skills

Responsibilities

Configure and maintain Workday Benefits plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, and voluntary benefits
Own the end-to-end open enrollment lifecycle, including: 1. Event setup and testing 2. Eligibility and enrollment rules 3. Employee communications support 4. Validation, troubleshooting, and post‑OE cleanup
Configure and maintain eligibility rules, benefit groups, plan years, coverage tiers, and contribution strategies
Support life events, enrollment changes, retroactivity, and corrections
Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders on: 1. COBRA administration 2. Carrier feeds and benefit integrations 3. Issue resolution and data reconciliation
Configure and support Workday HCM business processes
Support annual and recurring HR cycles, including: 3. Performance review 4. Merit and bonus cycles 5. Compensation changes
Maintain business process frameworks, condition rules, calculated fields, validations, and alerts
Perform independent Workday configuration across Benefits, Core HCM, and Recruiting
Develop and maintain Workday reports and dashboards
Manage security roles and domains related to benefits and HR operations
Troubleshoot configuration and data issues with minimal oversight
Support benefits-related integrations, including vendor and carrier feeds
Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and validation of inbound/outbound integrations
Partner with IT, vendors, and HR COEs to ensure data accuracy and system stability

Benefits

Caribou Coffee provides employees with competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible staff, along with 30% discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise.
Employees also receive a free lb of coffee or 12 tea sachets weekly.
Additional perks include a 401(k) plan, flexible hours, and paid time off.

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