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Are you a detail‑oriented HR systems professional who thrives on transforming complex workflows into seamless, intuitive experiences? Do you enjoy partnering with cross‑functional teams, diving into data, and using technology to strengthen how people and processes work together? Join OCDC’s Human Resources team as our Workday HCM Administrator and play a vital role in enhancing the tools and systems that power our employee experience. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of HR Systems & Operations, you will serve as a trusted Workday expert—optimizing configuration, improving data integrity, and advancing system capabilities that support recruiting, compensation, benefits, and the full employee lifecycle. Your work will help ensure our HR operations are efficient, equitable, and aligned with OCDC’s mission to support a thriving workplace for all.
Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is a nonprofit organization providing Head Start and comparable early childcare and education programs throughout the state of Oregon. Our mission is to promote the growth, well-being, and development of children and families in need. Our team includes educators, social workers, transportation staff, facilities personnel, and administrative professionals, all driven by the shared goal of making a difference.
Position Summary:
The Workday HCM Administrator supports the daily operation, configuration, and maintenance of the HR modules including recruiting, compensation, absence, and benefits in Workday. As a strategic advisor and subject matter expert, this role partners with organizational leaders to ensure Workday HCM supports OCDC’s values, mission, and strategic priorities. serves as a strategic advisor and subject-matter expert in the design, administration, and continuous improvement of Workday HCM. Responsibilities include maintaining employee data, business processes, and reports to ensure seamless HR operations and regulatory compliance, supporting talent acquisition, benefits, compensation, and absence in as well as maintaining and analyzing employee data.
Essential Functions:
- Configure and maintain Workday HCM including supervisory organizations, positions and job profiles, locations, and cost centers.
- Design, implement, and optimize business processes within the Workday system.
- Manage security roles and permissions to ensure proper access controls.
- Track Workday releases, test new features, and communicate system updates and enhancements to stakeholders.
- Conduct regular audits, generate reports, and resolve errors to ensure data integrity.
- Facilitate mass data uploads (EIBs) for organizational or compensation changes.
- Troubleshoot system issues and collaborate with operations, HR, and IT teams to resolve errors.
- Develop and maintain custom Workday reports to support business needs.
- Provide HR leadership with HR metrics and dashboards including headcount, turnover, and demographic data.
- Ensure data integrity and compliance by identifying risks, supporting audits, and recommending system or process improvements.
- Serve as a Workday subject matter expert, resolving complex issues and advising HR staff and managers on best practices.
- Create user guides and deliver training to HR staff and end users.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent teams to advance organizational initiatives.
- Drive change management and process improvement efforts with HR systems.
- Serves as a backup to HR Services Coordinator to administer employee life cycle transactions, such as hires, terminations, and transfers.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the department and organizational priorities.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field).
- Workday HCM Core certification (preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of directly relevant experience, including at least 2 years of hands-on Workday HCM administration experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Organizational & Technical Competencies:
- All OCDC Staff: Focuses On Children & Families, Collaborates with Others, Demonstrates Nimble Learning, Ensures Accountability.
- Proficiency in Workday HCM, business process configuration, and Enterprise Interface Builders (EIB's).
- Expertise with HRIS and data analysis tools for reporting, auditing, and documentation.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with employees, leadership, and external stakeholders, utilizing strong emotional intelligence.
- Proactively seek opportunities to enhance processes and outcomes.
- Deliver responsive and professional support to employees and management.
- Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate ethical decision-making.
- Promote fair and consistent practices and contribute to an inclusive workplace.
- Knowledge of applicable regulations and compliance standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage time, deadlines, and competing priorities effectively and efficiently.
OCDC is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
