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Workday Administrator/SME(W2 only)

Programming.com
Sunnyvale, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

Job Title: Workday Administrator / SME

Location:Sunnyvale CA/Seattle WA

Duration: Long Term

Role Summary

We are seeking a Workday Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong focus on Workday Administration and hands-on experience in Workday Integrations. This role will be responsible for day-to-day system administration, configuration, security, and support of Workday modules, along with assisting in integration development and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Workday Administration (Primary Focus)

  • Act as the primary Workday SME supporting HR, Finance, and business stakeholders.
  • Perform configuration and maintenance of Workday modules such as:
  • Core HCM
  • Business Process Framework (BPF)
  • Security & Role-Based Access
  • Compensation, Benefits, Talent (as applicable)
  • Manage tenant configuration, updates, and releases.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, data discrepancies, and system errors.
  • Support Workday releases, including impact analysis and testing.
  • Maintain data integrity, audits, and compliance across the platform.
  • Create and manage calculated fields, reports, and dashboards.

Integration Support (Secondary Focus)

  • Support and maintain Workday integrations using:
  • Workday Studio
  • EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)
  • Core Connectors
  • Web Services (SOAP/REST APIs)
  • Assist in integration troubleshooting, monitoring, and error handling.
  • Work with third-party vendors for inbound/outbound integrations (Payroll, Benefits, etc.).
  • Participate in integration testing, deployment, and documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in Workday Administration (Admin-heavy role).
  • Strong expertise in:
  • Business Process Framework (BPF)
  • Security configuration
  • Reporting (Advanced, Matrix, Composite)
  • Calculated fields
  • Hands-on experience with Workday Integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio – at least basic to intermediate level).
  • Experience supporting Workday releases and tenant management.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with multiple Workday modules (HCM, Finance, Payroll, etc.).
  • Exposure to Workday Extend or Prism Analytics.
  • Knowledge of integration tools like MuleSoft, Boomi, or similar iPaaS platforms.
  • Workday certifications (HCM, Integration, or Security) are a plus.

Hourly Wage Estimation for Workday Administrator/SME(W2 only) in Sunnyvale, CA
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