Workday Functional Analyst

What You Will Do

• Workday Configuration & Optimization
• Configure and enhance Workday modules (HCM, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Financials)
• 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
• System Lifecycle & Stakeholder Partnership
• 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
• Integrations & Technical Support
• 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

Additional Contributions

• 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

Minimum Requirements

• 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, with a strong understanding of human resources, finance, and payroll processes and business requirements
• 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

Preferred Education And Experience

• Workday certified
• Familiarity with compliance and best practices in Workday data security