What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workday Administrator/SME(W2 only) position at Programming.com?
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.