Workday Systems Admin || Remote Role W2 Role

Job Description:

Job Title: Workday Payroll & Benefits System Administrator (HRIS)

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Workday Payroll & Benefits System Administrator to support an active Workday implementation and migration initiative. This is a technical-functional HRIS role focused on configuration, system administration, and data flow across payroll and benefits — not a development or project management position.

The ideal candidate is a Workday configurator who understands how payroll and benefits systems interact end-to-end and can execute within a fast-paced implementation environment.

Key Responsibilities

System Configuration & Administration (Primary Focus – ~75%)

• Configure and maintain Workday Payroll and Benefits modules, including:
• Earnings and deduction codes
• Benefit plans and eligibility rules
• Compensation structures
• Build and maintain:
• Workday reports and dashboards
• Business process workflows and approval routing
• Support system configuration validation and testing cycles (CIT/UAT readiness)
• Ensure data accuracy across payroll, benefits, and upstream systems
• Assist with data mapping and understand integrations (without building them)

Implementation & Data Support

• Support Workday implementation and migration efforts (Infor Lawson → Workday)
• Validate configuration workbooks and ensure alignment with system setup
• Participate in testing activities, including data validation and issue resolution
• Ensure readiness for go-live and hypercare phases

Business & Stakeholder Collaboration (~25%)

• Translate payroll, benefits, and compensation requirements into Workday configurations
• Partner with stakeholders across HR, Payroll, and Benefits
• Ask clarifying questions and challenge requirements constructively
• Communicate effectively without being overly aggressive

Required Qualifications (Must Have)

• Hands-on experience with Workday (non-negotiable)
• Strong expertise in:
• Payroll and Benefits modules
• Workday system administration and configuration
• Proven experience supporting:
• System setup, configuration, and maintenance
• Testing and validation activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday ↔ UKG integrations
• Understanding of timekeeping flows into payroll
• Strong grasp of end-to-end HR/payroll data flow