Workday HRIS Specialist

Aderant

About The Position

We are seeking a Workday HRIS Specialist to support and grow within our HRIS team. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on Workday administration experience who is eager to deepen their technical skill set, learn how Workday operates across our organization, and contribute meaningfully. The individual in this position will be exposed to and involved in Workday work across modules and the baseline framework to build a strong, end-to-end understanding of the system. This role offers ongoing opportunities to grow and take on increased responsibility, supported by mentorship, continuous learning, and collaboration with experienced HRIS team members, aligned to individual readiness, performance, and evolving team priorities.

Requirements

2–4 years of hands-on Workday administration experience
Direct hands-on experience configuring, testing, and implementing Workday
Experience working in a production Workday tenant
Solid understanding of general technology concepts and system lifecycle
Strong respect for testing, validation, and change management standards
High attention to detail and follow-through
Professional and solutions-focused mindset

Responsibilities

Workday Administration & Configuration Administer and configure Workday across core modules including HCM, Compensation, Recruiting & Onboarding, Absence, Integration, Business Process Framework, and Security. Support readiness for future modules.
Configure and maintain business processes and security roles within established governance.
Execute configuration changes with strong system discipline, including testing and validation in Sandbox prior to production deployment.
Workday Releases & Adoption Lead bi-annual Workday releases, including review of release notes, adoption planning, testing, documentation, and rollout of selected features.
Track and assess upcoming Workday enhancements for future implementation.
Support demos, communications, and knowledge sharing related to new functionality.
Reporting, Data & Integrations Partner with HRIS, Data Analytics teams, and stakeholders to support reporting, dashboards, and data needs across day-to-day operations and annual projects.
Build, test, and load EIBs; support data audits, reconciliations, and issue resolution as required.
Documentation, Training & Enablement Own and maintain documentation for configurations, annual processes, and system enhancements.
Develop knowledge articles, training materials, and short demos to support HR partners and end users.
Collaboration & Team Support Collaborate closely with HR, IT, and business partners while adhering to governance and escalation paths.
Communicate clearly and proactively, seeking clarification when needed and contributing to team priorities, including helping reduce backlog.