Application administrator III, Workday

About the role

We are seeking a Workday Application Administrator to join our team. This role involves serving as a subject matter expert for Workday and additional applications in the Benefits, Time tracking, and absence areas. The primary responsibilities include optimizing the talent calibration process and enabling the career hub.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday and additional applications in the Benefits, Time tracking, and absence areas, providing strategic guidance and hands-on support.
• Lead and manage complex HRIS initiatives, including enhancements, new functionality rollouts, and cross-functional integrations.
• Own the end-to-end configuration and optimization of Workday business processes, security roles, calculated fields, custom reports, EIBs, and scheduled releases.
• Partner with HR teams and cross-functional stakeholders to define system roadmaps, prioritize enhancements, and deliver scalable solutions aligned with business goals.
• Analyze and document business requirements, process flows, and system impacts; produce high-quality documentation including functional specs, SOPs, and training materials.
• Ensure data integrity through robust audit processes, validation routines, and proactive monitoring of system performance.
• Mentor junior analysts and HR teams on Workday capabilities, best practices, and change management.
• Continuously evaluate system usage and identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased adoption.
• Stay current with Workday releases and industry trends, proactively recommending enhancements and innovations.

Requirements

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities across global teams.
• A high attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working independently or in virtual teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Experience working across time zones and with remote leadership.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks including GDPR and SOX.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Workday, including configuration and support of Talent & Performance and Core HCM modules.
• Proven experience gathering business requirements and translating them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Deep understanding of Workday architecture including business objects, organizations, tenant setup, and integrations.
• Experience leading HRIS projects from concept to deployment, including vendor coordination and budget oversight.
• Familiarity with global HR processes and data governance standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday, including configuration and support of Talent & Performance and Core HCM modules.
• Proven experience gathering business requirements and translating them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Deep understanding of Workday architecture including business objects, organizations, tenant setup, and integrations.
• Experience leading HRIS projects from concept to deployment, including vendor coordination and budget oversight.
• Familiarity with global HR processes and data governance standards.

Skills

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities across global teams.
• A high attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working independently or in virtual teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Experience working across time zones and with remote leadership.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks including GDPR and SOX.
• Experience with global HR processes and data governance standards.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays including 4 global Veeam Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares.
• Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents.
• Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time.
• AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost.
• Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options.
• Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O'Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning.

Pay

Compensation Transparency: Veeam is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation. For this role, the compensation range below reflects the expected total target compensation (TTC), inclusive of base pay and a competitive performance-based bonus. For roles with a commission plan, the compensation range represents On Target Earnings (OTE), which includes base salary plus variable commission. When determining compensation, Veeam takes into consideration factors such as experience, education, skills, and geographic zone. Offers are typically made below the midpoint of the range. In addition to compensation, Veeam provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and unlimited time off.

Schedule

Veeam offers flexible schedules to accommodate the needs of our global workforce.