Workday Configuration Specialist

Job#: 3017443

Job Description:

Our client in Milwaukee is seeking an onsite Workday Configuration Specialist. This is a 6 month contract role based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
If you are interested, please send your resume to Ryan at .
JOB DESCRIPTION

The Workday Configuration Specialist supports the Workday platform by configuring, customizing, and governing Workday functionality to support our strategic objectives. The person in this role will respond to tickets, incidents, and requests from end-users in addition to partnering on longer-term and more complex projects.

On the HR Systems team, we love all things data, tools, and processes. We prioritize the user and customer experience. We use data to guide and inform our business decisions while remaining open to experimentation and iteration. Unsatisfied with what is, we are continuously questioning if something could be better, embracing diverse and entrepreneurial thought processes. We believe in fostering a positive working environment of empowerment, inclusion, and engagement while coaching and mentoring new leaders within the organization.

OUTCOMES DRIVEN BY THIS ROLE:

Optimized configuration and smooth operation of Workday.

Analyzes configuration and compares to desired functionality to diagnose gaps, roadblocks, and inefficiencies.

Outstanding customer service.

Responds quickly, professionally, and with a consultative focus to tickets, requests, and incidents.

Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to end-users.

Maintains good communication on progress, roadblocks, and options.

Future-proof design.

Conducts quality assurance reviews regularly to deliver effective and scalable solutions; evaluates and documents team procedures; conducts knowledge transfer with end users as appropriate.

Implements enhancements that improve Workday's reliability and performance.

Data integrity in Workday.

Maintains data cleanliness by crafting and running audits, analyzing data, and supporting day to day transactional review and approval processes.

Streamlined Workday release experiences.

Manages release planning, identifying impact and enhancement opportunities associated with a new release, and communicates openly.

Supports regression testing and introduction of required changes as new Workday releases are introduced

A collaborative and informed team.

Manages Workday team knowledge base to ensure critical knowledge-sharing opportunities exist and information can be accessed on demand by all relevant partners.

OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

Experience with Workday configuration, across at least two Workday modules (e.g. Talent and Performance, Absence and Time-Tracking, Recruiting, Core HCM, etc.), supporting a mid-to-large-sized business (position likely requires at least three years of experience in a similar role)

Familiarity with HR business processes, metrics, and best practices; experience partnering with functional stakeholders to build Workday configuration that meets business needs

Experience solving configuration and integration issues through root-cause analysis, deep understanding of cross-stream and down-stream impacts, and independent testing

A need to get things done, a proven sense of urgency, drive, ownership, and accountability; organization and project management skills

Resourcefulness and a knack for navigating challenges independently

The ability to manage conflict and difficult partners, strong prioritization skills, and excellent customer-service orientation

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.