Description
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.
- 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
Workday Benefits & Open Enrollment (Primary Focus)
- 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:
- Event setup and testing
- Eligibility and enrollment rules
- Employee communications support
- 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:
- COBRA administration
- Carrier feeds and benefit integrations
- Issue resolution and data reconciliation
Workday HCM & Annual HR Cycles
- Configure and support Workday HCM business processes
- Support annual and recurring HR cycles, including:
- Performance review
- Merit and bonus cycles
- Compensation changes
- Maintain business process frameworks, condition rules, calculated fields, validations, and alerts
Configuration, Reporting & Security
- 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
Integrations & System Support
- 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
Skills
Workday HCM Configuration, Benefits, benefits cycle, open enrollment, Eligibility Rules, Cobra, Business Process, hris, system integration, Workday reporting/analytics
Top Skills Details
Workday HCM Configuration,Benefits,benefits cycle,open enrollment,Eligibility Rules,Cobra,Business Process
Must-Have Qualifications
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on Workday configuration experience
- 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
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience supporting annual HR cycles (open enrollment, performance, compensation)
- 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
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $136000.00 - $154000.00/yr.
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.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.
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We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
