Workday Engineer

Job#: 3023252

Job Description:

Job Description
Workday Engineer

Location: Pennington, New Jersey

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

The Workday Configuration Analyst provides HR system administration, including business process configuration, reporting development, end-user training, and data management. This role supports the maintenance of Workday as a best-in-class, employee-experience-forward platform. The position involves partnering with Workday team members, IT, business partners, vendors, and business leaders to meet the organization's HR technology needs, with a focus on modules such as Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Payroll, Time, Absence, and Benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure complex Workday business processes with a focus on Payroll, including integrations and troubleshooting.
• Perform administrative functions such as tenant configuration, data loads, integrations, and reporting.
• Review business procedures and workflows to ensure system features are fully utilized and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Work within a controlled systems environment by defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Provide pre- and post-launch end-user support, change management, issue resolution, testing, and training.
• Manage mass data loads via EIBs and test integration inputs and outputs.
• Create reports for auditing the effectiveness of configuration changes.
• Document technology specifications for current and future configurations.
• Maintain accurate change management documentation to satisfy internal and external audit controls.
• Act as a domain expert for feature releases and issue resolution, supporting the definition of scope, prioritization, and implementation of system changes.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in configuring complex Workday business processes, with a focus on Payroll.
• Ability to perform Workday administrative functions including tenant configuration, data loads, integrations, and reporting.
• Knowledge of creating reports and using them for auditing purposes.
• Proficiency in mass loading information via EIBs and testing integration inputs and outputs.
• Understanding of Workday's Implementation Methodology.
• Experience providing end-user support, change management, and training for Workday processes.
• Functional knowledge of HR and HR systems across multiple functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• 3+ years of Workday HCM experience.
• Workday Pro or Workday Certifications.
• A solid understanding of at least three Workday modules, including Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Payroll, Time, Absence, and Benefits.
• Experience with Workday Integrations.
• Knowledge of Workday business process, core setup, and security framework.
• Deep understanding of the Workday data model, corporate system architecture, and data loading procedures.
• Expertise in cloud-based multi-tenant systems.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position. This role requires collaboration with various teams and business partners to deliver effective HR technology solutions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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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.