Job Description
Job Description Workday HCM Functional Analyst Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Workday HCM Functional Analyst with strong Core HCM experience and expertise across areas such as Security, Benefits, Talent and Recruiting. This individual will serve as a functional lead and primary owner for assigned Workday areas, driving configuration, enhancements, issue resolution and ongoing improvements.
The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong business partnership skills, sound judgment and a collaborative approach. They should be comfortable independently leading their functional responsibilities while partnering closely with HR stakeholders, understanding business requirements and assessing downstream impacts.
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as the primary functional owner and subject matter expert for assigned Workday modules, taking accountability for configuration, enhancements, issue resolution and ongoing support.
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Configure and maintain Core HCM processes, including worker lifecycle events, supervisory organizations, staffing models, job profiles and organizational structures.
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Provide hands-on functional support across Security, Benefits, Talent, Recruiting and Compensation, based on assigned responsibilities and expertise.
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Configure and troubleshoot business processes, condition rules, approvals, security groups, domain permissions and related functional settings.
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Lead requirements discussions with HR stakeholders and end users, evaluate business needs and recommend practical solutions.
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Assess downstream impacts of configuration changes across Workday modules, payroll, security, reporting and integrations.
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Develop reports, calculated fields and dashboards, and support EIB loads, data validation and reconciliation.
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Collaborate with other functional owners and technical teams to coordinate cross-functional changes and integration requirements.
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Lead functional testing and support Workday releases, regression testing, deployments and production issue resolution.
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Manage assigned priorities independently while maintaining alignment with established processes, stakeholders and team responsibilities.
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Develop documentation, provide end-user training and support continuous process improvements.
Required Qualifications
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5 years of HRIS experience, including 3 years of hands-on Workday configuration and production support.
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Strong Core HCM experience, including worker lifecycle processes, business processes and organizational configuration.
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Demonstrated experience serving as a functional lead or primary owner of one or more Workday modules, with accountability for configuration, enhancements and stakeholder engagement.
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Strong hands-on experience in 2 3 Workday functional areas, with additional exposure across Security, Benefits, Talent, Recruiting or Compensation.
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Experience with Workday Security, reporting, calculated fields, EIBs and data validation.
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Ability to independently troubleshoot complex issues, gather requirements and evaluate downstream impacts.
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Strong communication, problem-solving and prioritization skills, with experience partnering directly with HR stakeholders and end users.
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Collaborative working style and ability to coordinate effectively with other functional owners and technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications
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Workday Pro credentials or relevant Workday functional training.
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Experience supporting multi-entity environments, acquisitions or reorganizations.
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Hands-on configuration experience across Benefits, Talent, Recruiting or Compensation.
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Experience with Workday release testing, security audits and integration support.
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