Workday Administrator

Primary Talent Partners has a direct hire opportunity for a Workday Administrator to join our global services client in Charlotte, NC.

Compensation: $95,000 - $125,000
Benefits: Performance-based bonus eligibility / Health, dental, and vision insurance / 401(k) with company match / Paid time off and holidays / Professional development support

Position Summary:
We are seeking a knowledgeable and service-oriented Workday Administrator to join our IT department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the administration, configuration, and ongoing support of our Workday environment, which includes Financials, Human Capital Management (HCM), Payroll, Adaptive Planning (FP&A), and Talent Acquisition modules. This role will serve as a key liaison between IT and functional users in Finance, HR, Payroll, Recruiting, and Client Services, ensuring Workday supports and evolves with the company's North American business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary administrator for Workday, managing configuration, security, integrations, and reporting across modules.
• Partner with stakeholders in Finance, HR, Payroll, Recruiting, and Client Services to understand and support their operational needs.
• Troubleshoot issues, manage change requests, and coordinate enhancements and testing with internal teams and external Workday support.
• Maintain system documentation, user guides, and training resources.
• Monitor system performance, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with internal policies and controls.
• Stay current on Workday updates and new features, proactively identifying opportunities to improve system efficiency and user experience.
• Support the ongoing integration and optimization of Workday Adaptive Planning for financial forecasting and analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of Workday system administration experience, preferably in a multi-module enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following Workday modules: Financials, HCM, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and Adaptive Planning.
• Strong understanding of business processes in Finance and HR domains.
• Familiarity with Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and calculated fields a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to support and train end users across diverse functions.

Preferred Skills:

• Workday Pro certification or Workday Partner experience.
• Experience working in mid-market or enterprise environments.
• Ability to manage projects and work independently in a fast-paced setting.
  

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com

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