Workday Administrator

Job title
Workday Administrator
Job code
9717
Job family
Human Resources
Job level
Unclassified Executive
Minimum salary
$103572.17
Maximum salary
$155358.54
Pay range frequency
Annual
Compensation grade
230
Job profile FLSA
Exempt
Class information
This is a standalone classification and is not part of a series. Positions in this classification provide subject matter expertise and delivery support for Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) applications and coordinate the installation, configuration, implementation, use, modification, troubleshooting, and Workday systems and applications to meet business needs.
Job description

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

  • Perform design and configuration for HCM modules such as time, payroll, compensation, benefits, and others; research, maintain, and correct data; manage data discrepancies; oversee data audits; extract and compile data for reports and analytics; ensure data integrity, test system changes, write reports, and analyze data flows for process improvement opportunities; ensure proper implementation and adherence to collective bargaining agreement requirements and specifications in partnership with Labor Relations.
  • Manage and coordinate work among project team members; establish, maintain, and manage relationships with third parties/vendors; consult with clients, staff, and stakeholders to resolve issues; organize, facilitate, and participate in meetings of stakeholder groups to identify needs and build consensus and collaboration; identify and manage desired outcomes and expectations; provide direction and support to project teams.
  • Develop process and logical data models based on business requirements; develop testing, implementation, data conversion, and/or application support strategies; conduct data validation sessions; develop test plans and test cases; coordinate and facilitate user acceptance testing; create business requirements documents, system configuration documents, functional specification documents, training documents, and implementation documentation.
  • Create schedules and deliverables by defining the scope, objectives, metrics, and plans for business process improvements and specific projects; communicate and coordinate key decisions and impacts across business/implementation teams to ensure integrated plans and solutions are delivered; communicate system and process changes to users.
  • Provide consulting or lead the transfer of knowledge of instructional design, training development, educational standards, or tools to the business/implementation teams; deliver or support training delivery to users; advocate and influence HR solutions; serve as change agent for implementing new trends and technologies.
  • Respond to and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; provide expert guidance to other departments, the general public and/or outside agencies; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, and special projects as assigned.
  • Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends, and formulate and implement recommendations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Workday Administrator

  • Advanced level
  • Professional
  • Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
  • Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
  • Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
  • Receive direction from manager or staff.              
  • May exercise technical and functional supervision over staff.
  • May exercise direct supervision over staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Workday Administrator

Training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.