Workday HCM Administrator

Title: Workday HCM Administrator
Job Type: Full-Time/ Permanent
Location: Hybrid – Akron, OH | Cleveland, OH | Chicago, IL

Job Summary
Wright Technical Services is proud to represent a to highly respected company many strides in the accounting industry. They’re seeking a skilled Workday HCM System Administrator to join our team and support the ongoing optimization of our Workday platform. In this role, you'll collaborate cross-functionally with People & Culture, Finance, Payroll, and IT to configure systems, manage data integrity, enhance reporting, and support compliance efforts. If you’re detail-oriented, experienced in multiple Workday modules, and eager to drive process improvement, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Workday HCM System Administrator or HRIS Analyst, ideally in an accounting, finance, or professional services organization
• In-depth knowledge of Workday Core HCM, with hands-on experience supporting Compensation, Benefits, and Absence modules
• Strong experience configuring business processes, security roles, and EIB data loads; demonstrated ability to manage calculated fields and custom reports
• Proven ability to support Payroll and Finance functions through accurate data integration and configuration alignment
• Experience collaborating with Finance on position management, cost center hierarchies, and payroll audit reporting
• Comfortable leading testing and documentation of Workday semi-annual updates and system enhancements
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across People & Culture, Finance, and IT teams

  Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certification(s) in Core HCM, Reporting, or Security
• Previous Workday implementation experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field

Description And Responsibilities

System Administration & Configuration

• Administer and maintain Workday HCM modules, including Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, and Absence
• Configure and update business processes, calculated fields, security roles, and notifications based on business needs
• Manage Workday security roles and access controls; conduct periodic access reviews to ensure compliance
• Monitor system performance, resolve errors, and manage escalated user support issues (Tier 2/3)
• Perform regular data audits and execute mass data uploads/updates using EIBs to maintain data integrity
• Manage change requests through a structured change control process, including configuration tracking and stakeholder communication

  Reporting & Analytics

• Create, enhance, and maintain custom and advanced reports to support HR, Finance, and Payroll operations
• Collaborate with Finance on position management, cost center hierarchies, and payroll audit reporting

  Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams to gather requirements and deliver effective system solutions
• Assist with user training and documentation to promote effective system use across departments
• Stay current on Workday Community updates, new features, and best practices to drive continuous improvement
• Support small to mid-sized HRIS/Workday projects, including module enhancements and process optimizations
• Participate in the testing and implementation of Workday semi-annual releases, including regression testing and documentation