Senior Workday HCM System Administrator

NextPlay Jobs • Full-time • Greater Chicago Area, US • 4w ago

Senior Workday HCM System Administrator

Hybrid or Fully Remote | Multiple U.S. Locations

Full-Time

We’re looking for a highly hands-on Senior Workday HCM System Administrator to serve as the primary technical owner of the Workday platform within a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives as an autonomous individual contributor and enjoys owning complex systems work end-to-end.

In this role, you’ll lead the administration, configuration, optimization, support, and continuous improvement of Workday across multiple functional areas, partnering closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Technology stakeholders to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the primary Workday technical SME across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Payroll, and Absence
Configure and maintain business processes, security, calculated fields, condition rules, notifications, and organizational structures
Manage Workday security administration, access reviews, and compliance controls
Troubleshoot complex system, reporting, security, and integration issues
Support integrations, system enhancements, semi-annual releases, testing, and deployments
Perform EIB uploads, data audits, mass updates, and validation activities
Build and maintain advanced Workday reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics
Partner cross-functionally to improve processes, optimize workflows, and support long-term HR technology strategy
Create system documentation, training materials, and end-user support resources

Required Qualifications

4+ years of progressive Workday HCM administration experience
Strong expertise across Workday modules including Core HCM, Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, and/or Absence

Hands-on experience with:

Business process configuration
Security roles and governance
Calculated fields
EIB data loads
Reporting and dashboards
Experience supporting Workday releases and enhancement projects
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Workday certifications (Core HCM, Security, Reporting, Payroll, etc.)
Experience supporting implementations, acquisitions, or large-scale enhancements
Background in professional services, finance, accounting, or matrixed organizations
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, HR, Business, or related field

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