Workday Functional Analyst

The Christman Company•Detroit, MI

About The Position

At Christman, we’re not just implementing technology—we’re transforming how our business operates. As a Workday Functional Analyst, you will serve as the primary technical configurator of the Workday platform, translating requirements and specifications provided by functional subject matter experts (SMEs) into system configurations, integrations, and business process workflows. You will partner closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, and other business stakeholders to configure and optimize Workday modules that support their defined processes. Your expertise will be crucial in translating business process requirements defined by SMEs into Workday configurations, managing system modifications, maintaining high data quality standards, and optimizing the platform for Christman. Additionally, you will serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external vendors, supporting the deployment of new features and system enhancements throughout the development and integration lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software, Engineering, Business Administration or related disciplines
(3) to five (5) years’ experience as a Workday Functional Analyst or similar Workday configuration role, with a strong understanding of human resources, finance, and payroll processes and business requirements
Deep technical expertise in Workday integrations and business processes
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Experience in project management and strategic planning
OR equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience
Ability to rapidly assimilate new technologies and be able to communicate effectively with various teams
Excellent interpersonal skills including analytical, problem solving, organizational, and issue resolution
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including human resources, finance, payroll. and IT, to solve business problems
Strong in both written and verbal communication
Motivated, committed, and energetic self-starter dedicated to providing high quality and responsive IT service
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to organize and prioritize daily workload and meet timelines on deliverables
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Nice To Haves

Workday certified
Familiarity with compliance and best practices in Workday data security

Responsibilities

Workday Configuration & Optimization Configure and enhance Workday modules (HCM, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Financials) based on business requirements
Translate stakeholder needs into scalable workflows, configurations, and data structures
Support security design, data governance, and system integrity through audits and analysis
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and documentation
Advise on integration design, including feasibility, risks, and system impacts
System Lifecycle & Stakeholder Partnership Partner with SMEs and business leaders across HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT throughout the full system lifecycle
Act as a technical liaison between internal teams and external vendors
Support system releases, enhancements, and ongoing optimization
Evaluate and recommend improvements to system functionality
Maintain accurate and up-to-date system documentation
Integrations & Technical Support Build and support Workday integrations using Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, APIs, and Web Services
Troubleshoot integration issues and provide ongoing system support (break/fix, monitoring, incident management)
Translate functional requirements into technical solutions and specifications
Support testing efforts (unit and integration) and ensure solutions perform as designed
Analyze system updates and recommend improvements to reporting and integrations
Additional Contributions Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, user-friendly way
Support project planning, risk mitigation, and implementation efforts
Design and maintain ETL processes and data flows
Optimize system performance using knowledge of data architecture, interfaces, and databases
Assess downstream impacts of system changes and integrations