Senior Workday Specialist

Workday Administrator

Under general supervision of the HRIS Manager this position is responsible for the administration, configuration, optimization, and support of the Workday platform. This role serves as a functional and technical subject matter expert, leading the design and maintenance of Workday business processes, security framework, and system enhancements while partnering closely with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and IT.The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in Workday Business Process configuration and Workday Security, along with strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Workday Business Process Administration

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Business Processes.
• Design approvals, notifications, condition rules, routing logic, and escalations.
• Analyze and improve HR, Talent, Recruiting, Compensation, and Payroll-related workflows.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate business processes.
• Document business process designs and configuration decisions.

Security Administration

• Manage Workday security groups, domain policies, and business process security policies.
• Design and maintain role-based security models.
• Conduct regular security audits and access reviews.
• Troubleshoot security-related issues and user access concerns.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and data privacy requirements.

System Configuration & Support

• Configure and maintain Workday modules and functionality.
• Support system enhancements, tenant maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate system impacts of organizational and process changes.
• Monitor data quality and perform corrective actions as needed.

Project & Enhancement Management

• Lead Workday enhancement initiatives from requirements gathering through deployment.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Coordinate testing activities, including UAT and regression testing.
• Manage deployment schedules and change communications.

Release Management

• Review Workday biannual releases.
• Assess impacts to business processes, security, and functionality.
• Make recommendations regarding new features and enhancements.
• Lead testing and implementation activities.

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Support reporting, calculated fields, and dashboard development.
• Analyze system and workforce data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist with audits and compliance reporting requirements.

Other

· Represent LMU within the community and at professional organizations or associations, serve on committees as required.

· Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the LMU. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that models high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

· Typically a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Computer Information Systems, or related field or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of benefit regulation/policy changes.

· Minimum of 5 years of Workday administration experience. Experience leading Workday projects and enhancements.

· 3+ years of hands-on Workday Business Process configuration experience.

· 3+ years of Workday Security Administration experience.

· Experience supporting multiple Workday functional areas, including:

• Core HCM/Compensation/Benefits/Absence/Recruiting

· Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in investigations, preparing comprehensive reports, and general employee and…