Sr. Workday Techno-Functional Analyst

Resource 1 is in need of a Sr. Workday Techno-Functional Analyst for a contract-for-hire position. The Workday Analyst will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Workday across the organization. Will manage and optimize the Workday system enterprise-wide, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration across departments. The Workday Financials module is already in place, so the focus will now shift to implementing and expanding the Workday HCM module, where the candidate will play a critical role in implementation, configuration, and post-implementation support.

Our client has office locations in Raleigh, NC, Naperville, IL, and Rolling Meadows, IL. Selected candidate will need to work onsite at one of those locations Mon-Wed, and can work from home Thurs-Fri.

Responsibilities:

• Alongside an integration partner, assist with the transition from UKG to Workday HCM module, ensuring all necessary configurations and data migrations are successfully completed.
• Be involved in the early phases of the implementation, including architecture/design, roadmap planning, and defining best practices, transitioning to a support role post-implementation.
• Serve as the primary in-house Workday resource, providing expert guidance on all Workday-related matters.
• Manage security profiles and perform system configurations.
• Work with IT and HR teams to ensure smooth integration across departments.
• Support the ongoing expansion and optimization of the HCM module, collaborating with the HR department.
• Integrate Workday with other applications (e.g., SharePoint, internal systems, external vendors, etc.).
• Provide second-level support and help manage escalation processes for Workday issues.
• Drive the adoption of Workday enhancements and collaborate with the team to identify areas for improvement.
• Build internal knowledge by training team members on Workday functionalities and best practices.
• Serve as a key liaison between departments to ensure cohesive management and optimization of Workday.
• Provide ongoing training, system analysis, troubleshooting, and support post-implementation.
• Assist the HRIS Administrator with custom projects in Human Capital Management (HCM).

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in a Workday techno-functional role, including experience with the HCM module.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, IT systems, and integrations.
• Proven experience managing security profiles, system configurations, and user access within Workday.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proven experience in training and building in-house team knowledge on Workday best practices.
• Experience in the design, architecture, and best practices of system implementations.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on system optimization and process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing and/or migrating to Workday HCM module.
• Experience with Workday Financials module.
• Knowledge of integration tools and techniques, including data migration and third-party application integration.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Workday certification is a plus.

Benefits during contract: Medical insurance and a 401(k) plan is offered to all eligible W2 employees.

Benefits after perm conversion: Health insurance, 26 days off (plus holidays), 7% match on 401(K), 3% profit sharing, and 10% annual performance bonus.