Senior Systems Analyst, Workday Data Modeling & Configuration

About The Opportunity

Job Summary

The Workday System Analyst, Data Modeling & Configuration is responsible to maintain and optimize Workday foundational data structures (supervisory orgs, job catalog, positions, cost centers, academic/administrative hierarchies). Conduct regular data audits, resolve inconsistencies, and ensure alignment across HR, Finance, and other institutional systems. Configure and maintain Workday business processes, calculated fields, condition rules and support data mappings and crosswalks. Follow established IT change control procedures, maintain documentation, ensure consistent data definitions and support testing cycles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize Workday foundational data structures (supervisory orgs, job catalog, positions, cost centers, academic/administrative hierarchies)
• Conduct regular data audits, resolve inconsistencies, and ensure alignment across HR, Finance, and other institutional systems
• Configure and maintain Workday business processes, calculated fields, condition rules and support data mappings and crosswalks
• Follow established IT change control procedures, maintain documentation, ensure consistent data definitions and support testing cycles
• Availability outside of traditional working hours on a rotating basis to ensure continuous operation of critical AI systems and platforms
• Monitor system health, respond to alerts, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement emergency fixes as needed
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Support business cycle configuration and system setup activities (payroll cycles, academic periods, financial periods)
• Create process flow diagrams and system documentation
• Support data governance initiatives and data quality improvements
• Participate in Workday implementation and enhancement initiatives
• Collaborate with project management team on deliverables and timelines
• Serve as subject matter expert in cross-functional teams
• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and workshops with stakeholders
• Support user story development and acceptance criteria definition
• Conduct user training and knowledge transfer sessions
• Partner with change management team on user adoption strategies

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field required
• Experience: 3-5 years of Workday configuration experience
• Demonstrated expertise with Workday HCM, Finance, and Payroll modules
• Background in higher education ERP systems strongly preferred
• Experience with Workday Student a plus
• Technical Competencies: Expert knowledge of Workday business process configuration and optimization; Proficiency with Workday tools: Business Process Framework, EIBs, Calculated Fields, Custom Reports, BIRT, Workday Studio; Understanding of Workday data model and reporting frameworks; Experience with data conversion, migration, and validation processes; Ability to troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with technical teams
• Required Skills: Strong understanding of higher education business processes (academic, HR, finance); Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions; Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in team environments; Excellent documentation and communication skills; Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities; Experience with change management and ITIL processes
• Preferred Qualifications: Workday Certification (HCM, Financials, or Student); Workday Pro or Partner certification; Additional Workday module certifications (Absence, Benefits, Recruiting, Learning, Compensation); Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or PRISM Analytics; Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development approaches; Experience with other higher education ERPs (Banner, PeopleSoft, Oracle); Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)