Job Description

Title: Workday HCM Administrator
Job Type : Full-Time/ Permanent
Location: Hybrid – Akron, OH | Cleveland, OH | Chicago, IL

Job Summary
Wright Technical Services is proud to represent a to highly respected company many strides in the accounting industry. They’re seeking a skilled Workday HCM System Administrator to join our team and support the ongoing optimization of our Workday platform. In this role, you'll collaborate cross-functionally with People & Culture, Finance, Payroll, and IT to configure systems, manage data integrity, enhance reporting, and support compliance efforts. If you’re detail-oriented, experienced in multiple Workday modules, and eager to drive process improvement, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Workday HCM System Administrator or HRIS Analyst, ideally in an accounting, finance, or professional services organization
• In-depth knowledge of Workday Core HCM, with hands-on experience supporting Compensation, Benefits, and Absence modules
• Strong experience configuring business processes, security roles, and EIB data loads; demonstrated ability to manage calculated fields and custom reports
• Proven ability to support Payroll and Finance functions through accurate data integration and configuration alignment
• Experience collaborating with Finance on position management, cost center hierarchies, and payroll audit reporting
• Comfortable leading testing and documentation of Workday semi-annual updates and system enhancements
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across People & Culture, Finance, and IT teams

  Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certification(s) in Core HCM, Reporting, or Security
• Previous Workday implementation experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field

Description and Responsibilities

System Administration & Configuration

• Administer and maintain Workday HCM modules, including Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, and Absence
• Configure and update business processes, calculated fields, security roles, and notifications based on business needs
• Manage Workday security roles and access controls; conduct periodic access reviews to ensure compliance
• Monitor system performance, resolve errors, and manage escalated user support issues (Tier 2/3)
• Perform regular data audits and execute mass data uploads/updates using EIBs to maintain data integrity
• Manage change requests through a structured change control process, including configuration tracking and stakeholder communication

  Reporting & Analytics

• Create, enhance, and maintain custom and advanced reports to support HR, Finance, and Payroll operations
• Collaborate with Finance on position management, cost center hierarchies, and payroll audit reporting

  Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams to gather requirements and deliver effective system solutions
• Assist with user training and documentation to promote effective system use across departments

Continuous Improvement & Projects

• Stay current on Workday Community updates, new features, and best practices to drive continuous improvement
• Support small to mid-sized HRIS/Workday projects, including module enhancements and process optimizations
• Participate in the testing and implementation of Workday semi-annual releases, including regression testing and documentation

 

 

Eligibility: All applications current authorized to live and work in the United States on a Permanent basis are welcome to apply. Must be currently residing in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Wright Technical Services and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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