Workday Functional Analyst

• Configure and enhance Workday modules (HCM, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Financials) based on business requirements
• Translate stakeholder needs into scalable workflows, configurations, and data structures
• Support security design, data governance, and system integrity through audits and analysis
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and documentation
• Advise on integration design, including feasibility, risks, and system impacts
• Partner with SMEs and business leaders across HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT throughout the full system lifecycle
• Act as a technical liaison between internal teams and external vendors
• Support system releases, enhancements, and ongoing optimization
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to system functionality
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date system documentation
• Build and support Workday integrations using Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, APIs, and Web Services
• Troubleshoot integration issues and provide ongoing system support (break/fix, monitoring, incident management)
• Translate functional requirements into technical solutions and specifications
• Support testing efforts (unit and integration) and ensure solutions perform as designed
• Analyze system updates and recommend improvements to reporting and integrations
• Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, user-friendly way
• Support project planning, risk mitigation, and implementation efforts
• Design and maintain ETL processes and data flows
• Optimize system performance using knowledge of data architecture, interfaces, and databases
• Assess downstream impacts of system changes and integrations

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software, Engineering, Business Administration or related disciplines
• (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a Workday Functional Analyst or similar Workday configuration role
• Deep technical expertise in Workday integrations and business processes
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Experience in project management and strategic planning OR equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
• Workday certified
• Familiarity with compliance and best practices in Workday data security.

Demonstrates expertise in configuring and enhancing Workday modules, including HCM, Compensation, Payroll, and Financials, while effectively translating stakeholder needs into scalable solutions. Possesses strong analytical skills to support system integrity, data governance, and integration design.

• Workday Configuration
• Workday Integrations
• Data Governance
• Project Management
• Workday Certification

• Workday HCM
• Workday Payroll
• Workday Financials
• Workday Benefits
• Integration Design
• ETL Processes Data Architecture
• Reporting and Dashboards
• Technical Specifications
• System Optimization

• Problem-Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Collaboration

• Workday Certified

• Data Security Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement
• System Integrity
• Audit Analysis
• Risk Mitigation

• Workday Studio
• EIBs
• Core Connectors
• APIs
• Web Services