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Workday Configuration Analyst

Company:
Apex Systems
Location:
Chicago, IL
Posted:
June 06, 2025
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**Job#: 2072173**

**Job Description:**

**Workday Configuration Analyst**

**Large Banking Client**

**Location:**Chicago, IL / Kennesaw, GA / Richmond, VA (HYBRID - 3 days

onsite, 2 Remote)

**Duration:**12+ month contract with potential to extend and/or convert

**Top Requirements:**

- 3+ years of Workday Configuration Experience and ideally 5+ years of

overall experience

- Experience building rom the ground up. Need to create and build the

underlying framework for the module.

- Large Industry Experience (Banking Preferred)

**Position Summary**

The Workday Configuration Analyst provides HR system administration,

including business process configuration, reporting development, end

user training, and data management in support of maintaining Workday as

a best-in-class employee experience forward platform. This role will

partner with the other Workday team members, IT, business partners,

vendors and business leaders to effectively meet the HR technology needs

of the organization. The focus modules are Core HCM, Compensation,

Talent, Payroll, Time, Absence, Benefits, Integrations, and Reporting.

**Required Skills**

Configure complex Workday business processes. Support configuration,

integrations, and troubleshooting of business processes with a focus on

Payroll.

Perform additional Workday administrative functions including tenant

configuration, data loads, integrations, and reporting.

Review business procedures/workflows to ensure system features are being

fully utilized and identify Workday features that may improve

efficiency.

Cohabitate in Sandbox environments and work within an established,

well-controlled systems environment by defining, documenting, and

enforcing system standards.

Provide pre- and post-launch end-user support, change management, issue

resolution, testing, and training to enhance and optimize Workday

processes.

Ability to mass load information via EIBs and knowledge on how to test

integration inputs and outputs based on transactional changes.

Knowledge on how to create reports and use them in auditing

configuration change effectiveness.

Document technology specifications for current and future configuration.

Maintain accurate change management documentation to satisfy Bank of

Americas internal/external audit controls and compliance practices.

Understand Workdays Implementation Methodology and use it on all

projects.

Act as the domain support for feature releases and issue resolution,

supporting the Workday Architect to define scope, prioritize, plan and

implement system changes and enhancements.

Maintain working functional knowledge of HR and HR systems across

multiple functions and teams, driving community collaboration and a

commitment to a great support service experience.

Foster ongoing Workday relationships relevant memberships and engagement

in Workday Community, User Groups, and Conferences.

Act as support to business partners and work to enhance their

understanding of Workday.

**Desired Skills**

Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or related field; or an

equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform

the key accountabilities of the job required

3+ years Workday HCM experience

Workday Pro or Workday Certifications strongly preferred

A solid understanding in at least three Workday modules including Core

HCM, Compensation, Talent, Payroll, Time, Absence, and Benefits

Workday Integrations experience preferred

Knowledge of Workday business process, core setup, and security

framework

Deep understanding of Workday data model, corporate system architecture,

interfaces, reporting, and data loading procedures

Attention to detail and re lentless commitment to follow-through

Ability to convey ideas and recommendations to a wide variety of

audiences at all levels in a clear, compelling and succinct way in

written and verbal communications

Strong expertise in cloud-based multi-tenant systems

Strong ability to work with others on solutions

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