Workday Systems Analyst

RSM US LLP•Saint Cloud, MN

About The Position

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. The Workday Systems Analyst is responsible for supporting the configuration and administration of Workday HCM and HR Technology projects. They will assist in the design and implementation of Workday solutions, maintain documentation, and provide end-user training. The analyst will act as a change champion, leveraging best practices and contributing to the enhancement of the firm’s HR Technology offerings.

Requirements

TECHNICAL SKILLS Proven Workday functional expertise - an awareness of what Workday can and cannot do, familiarity with delivered functionality and reports.
Be resourceful and have a knack for navigating challenges independently; have strong prioritization skills and good judgment and know when to escalate to senior staff and leadership for guidance and support.
Creates creative technology solutions to match COE needs within the parameters of business process and requirements.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that is in a post-implementation stabilization period.
Minimum of 2-4 years of hands-on experience configuration experience with Workday HCM and its various modules, demonstrating a deep understanding of system capabilities, business process configurations, and a proven track record in supporting and troubleshooting modules such as HCM Core, Time Tracking, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, or Talent.
Experience with Workday implementations or post-production support, showcasing a foundational understanding of the deployment process, system testing, and the ability to contribute to the ongoing maintenance and optimization of Workday HCM and its modules.
Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Computer Science, CIS, MIS or related field.

Responsibilities

Provide Workday subject matter expertise for day-to-day support and projects including business process configuration, integrations support, EIBs, testing and production troubleshooting.
First point of contact for Workday Production issues.
Monitors and maintains RSM’s Workday Production instance.
Responsible for loading reoccurring and ad hoc EIBs as requested by HR COEs.
Provide Workday product guidance and performs configuration in one or more of the following areas: Workday HCM Core, Time Tracking, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting or Talent.
Active Workday Community participant that monitors Workday future releases/roadmaps, customer alerts and participates in product groups.
Responsible for the thorough testing and analysis of new Workday features and functionality and participates in release planning, accountable for regression testing, unit testing, User Acceptance testing and pre-launch testing / sign-off for new features or enhancements.
Work closely with COE(s), third-party vendors, and Talent Technology Integration Team for integration requirements creation, testing, and production support.
Creates and maintains clear, comprehensive, documented business requirements for requested changes of Workday’s configuration, enhancements, or projects; accountable for articulating functional processes from beginning to end and providing thought leadership input on functionality and design.
Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, and Finance, to ensure seamless integration and alignment of Workday with other systems and processes.