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Workday Specialist

Smith
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Essential Job Duties

  • Support the Senior Global Workday Administrator in the configuration of business processes, fulfillment of ad hoc report requests, delivery of end-user training, and ongoing data management across the global Workday platform
  • Work with Senior Global Workday Administrator to maintain Workday security roles and permissions to ensure appropriate data access and compliance
  • Maintain Workday data integrity and compliance by executing routine, ad hoc audits, and quality checks partnering with regional teams to resolve discrepancies at the source
  • Review and troubleshoot system errors raised by team members globally with guidance from Senior Global Workday Administrator
  • Prepare HR team globally for Workday releases to remain current on our HR platform and data strategies by reviewing release notes, assessing impacts, communicating changes, and coordinating testing
  • Participate in all phases of the system life cycle as requested by design testing, documentation, and deployment for system enhancements and new feature implementations
  • Work with Senior Global Workday Administrator to research, identify, and troubleshoot system issues and provide user support globally
  • Collaborate with Senior Global Workday Administrator to modify, and customize Workday and to test new applications and features
  • Performs other related duties as required

Competencies

Job Qualifications

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Ability to translate business requirements into system configurations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Familiarity with human resources policies and procedures to ensure Workday meets organizational needs and goals
  • Workday HCM
  • Workday Payroll
  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams globally
  • Ability to keep information confidential
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Experience

  • 1-2 years of hands-on experience with Workday HCM and Payroll

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

Smith is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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