Workday Consultant

CEIs client is one of Colorado's largest and fastest-growing municipalities, and they hiring a Consultant to help hit their go-live of Workday Payroll, Time Keeping, and Absence Management modules.

• 8-12 month contract with potential for extension and permanent conversion
• Mostly remote role with 1-2 days of onsite work per month
• Pay range of 60-65 / HR benefits (medical, dental, vision, sick time and 401k)

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with employees on technical projects, including the PTO initiative, to clarify user needs and develop new or updated business processes
• Document and track PTO initiative requirements for the team to stay on track and focused on next steps
• Document PTO initiative decisions made, justification for decisions, background information
• Document issues and risks related to the PTO initiative and facilitate discussions to resolve risks and issues
• Test PTO system requirements and functionality
• Define, coordinate/build and deliver reports to meet operational needs
• Define, test and implement changes for financial systems
• Design, document, and maintain financial system processes, primarily related to the PTO initiative
• Prepare test plans, coordinate users, perform critical testing and coordinate upgrades
• Report on technical issues or questions to ERP team and/or Finance Management and make recommendations for fixes or enhancements
• Troubleshoot user application issues, document and report problems, and work to resolve issues with the SME’s, vendors and IT as needed
• Train end users on PTO functionality and processes

REQUIRED AND DESIRED SKILLS

• Strong understanding and knowledge of Workday Payroll, and the Time Tracking and Absence modules. Good understanding of Workday HCM
• At least two years of business systems analyst experience with an emphasis on full-service ERP financials systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least four (4) years progressively responsible analytical/administrative experience in areas such as control of complex governmental accounting systems, financial analysis, productivity improvements, work systems review, and complex spreadsheet development.
• Experience with Microsoft Access from a development perspective
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Proficiency in SQL
• Experience in effective financial analysis including all related modules/activities for a governmental agency (state, county, or local level)
• Experience with enterprise-wide ERP system implementations with state or local government is preferred.

Other Preferred Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Payroll practices related to paid time off, compensated absences, and general payroll requirements
• Knowledge of HFWA, CARES Leave, and other leave policies
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental finance and budgeting; methods, techniques, and processes including budgeting and governmental accounting
• Principles and practices of applications development, maintenance services operations, and project management
• Personal computers and productivity applications, including Microsoft Office Suite products
• Access database management
• Database architecture and applications
• System security measures and control
• Program languages such as SQL

About CEI:

As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their businesses and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.