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Workday HCM - Systems Administrator

Hampton Roads Transit
Hampton, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workday HCM - Systems Administrator position at Hampton Roads Transit?

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship.


This position opportunity is located in the Hampton Roads, VA offices and requires on-site presence.


Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. In addition to rewarding careers and professional development opportunities, we offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating environment that will provide you with the flexibility and training tools to grow.


The ERP HRMS System Administrator primary responsibility will be to provide support for the system configuration, upgrade, security administration, change management, monitoring, auditing and integrations for Hampton Roads Transit’s Workday HRMS system components.


The HRMS System Administrator will also be responsible for working with team to design, test and implement Workday technical solutions to support needed integrations, reporting, forms, and customizations as defined by business requirements.


Essential Job Functions:


(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)


Manage all levels of system administration support for all Workday HRMS

Manage release management and change management processes.

Manage upgrade/update

Coordinate and perform database

Monitor and communicate maintenance

Monitor performance HRMS

Deploy and manage developer

Assist to maintain, and test system configurations and

Manage and maintain system integrations to other internal and external

Assist to maintain software licenses, user access and security

Provide as needed support for troubleshooting and remediation of technical

Manage and coordinate with Microsoft through to resolution raised system

Assist with administrative support for other ERP

Assist with development and reporting efforts in Workday’s HRMS system.

Work with functional and technical teams to understand and gather requirements to design and develop modifications and extensions to HRMS system.

Use of Workday HRMS development and reporting tools to design, develop and test customizations, integrations, and

Create requested documentation supporting system design, development, and

Perform maintenance and development work in a manner that is consistent with company standards and

Other related tasks to ensure on-going secure and supported

Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions:


Technical experience in Workday’s HRMS Systems Administration, Configuration and Development.

Workday Technical functional knowledge in one or more of following areas: HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting or Time Reporting

Ability to logically troubleshoot technical problems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience with printer configuration support check printing.

Collaboration, analytical, and teamwork skills. Demonstrated ability working in a collaborative and transparent environment.

Ability to mentor team members and transfer knowledge to others

Must be technically and functionally oriented (good problem solving and troubleshooting skills), excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), self-motivated, self-directed, good multi- tasking skills, quality oriented, flexible, and committed to successful on-time completion of tasks.

Required Software Knowledge and Skills essential to Job Functions:


Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential. Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected. Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.


Software applications:


Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows products (Excel, Word, Access)


Safety Responsibility:


Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and policies. Take an active part in reporting unsafe conditions and any hazards within the workplace to their Supervisor, Manager and/or the Safety Department.


Training and/or Education:


BS in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Systems or Related Technical Field


Required Experience:


Utilizing Workday’s HRMS system the following:


3 combined years’ experience as Workday HRMS System Administrator

3 years of proven expertise in system auditing for Workday HRMS solution

3 years’ experience with set-up and managing integrations for Workday HRMS solution.

3 years of proven expertise in user authentication, user authorization and data security

3 years of proven development (or application extension) expertise.

3 years proven experience creating and updating custom reports utilizing latest Workday HRMS reporting tools.

4 Superior Technical proficiency with SQL for reviewing data, troubleshooting, developing user reports, and testing/validating source system

Licenses or Certificates:


Possess a valid Driver's License. Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence).


Special Requirements:


This position is classified as essential personnel.


FLSA Status:


Exempt


Physical Demands:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires high-speed operation of keyboard devices. Also requires lifting and transferring of computer equipment as needed.


Unusual Demands:


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work involves meeting multiple demands on a timely basis.



Hampton Roads Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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