Director of Workday System Performance

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. Serve as the strategic owner and subject matter expert for the Workday platform .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Workday administration, configuration, and support, with a strong focus on security architecture, reporting, and integration management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and translate business requirements into effective Workday solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Workday AdministrationWorkday Professional Services Automation (PSA)Workday Security ManagementAdvanced Reporting ExpertiseWorkday Integrations

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Hard Skills

Workday ConfigurationWorkday HCM SupportWorkday Financials SupportWorkday ReportingWorkday Change ManagementWorkday Architecture UnderstandingData Integrity ManagementAutomation OpportunitiesTesting StrategiesProduction Incident Resolution

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProject Management SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayEIBCore ConnectorsAPIsDashboardsScorecardsAnalytics Solutions

Industry Keywords

Governance ControlsChange Management ProcessesBusiness Process SecurityProfessional Services OrganizationOrganizational Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the strategic owner and subject matter expert for the Workday platform
Develop and maintain a multi-year Workday roadmap aligned with organizational objectives
Evaluate new Workday functionality, features, and modules and recommend adoption and implementation
Establish governance practices, change management processes, security controls, and system standards
Own day-to-day administration, maintenance, and optimization of the Workday production environment
Ensure reliability, performance, scalability, and data integrity across supported modules
Lead Workday release management, impact assessments, testing strategies, change communications, and deployment planning
Troubleshoot complex system issues and resolve production incidents
Maintain configurations, business processes, workflows, and documentation
Support and enhance PSA functionality, including project setup, resource forecasting, utilization tracking, project costing, financial performance, and reporting
Design, maintain, and optimize Workday security architecture and controls
Lead security assessments and implement security enhancements and best practices
Develop and maintain advanced Workday reports, dashboards, scorecards, and analytics solutions
Oversee Workday integrations with internal systems and third-party applications
Design, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, APIs, and other technologies
Drive automation opportunities to improve processes and reduce manual effort
Build partnerships across HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, Operations, and IT
Translate business requirements into scalable Workday solutions and process improvements
Provide consultation, training, and guidance on Workday capabilities and best practices
Lead cross-functional projects supporting process transformation and organizational growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Workday administration, configuration, and support experience within a production environment
Hands-on experience with Workday Professional Services Automation (PSA)
Demonstrated experience supporting Workday HCM, Financials, Reporting, Security, and Integrations
Advanced knowledge of Workday Security, including security groups, domain security policies, business process security, and governance controls
Advanced reporting expertise including calculated fields, dashboards, composite reports, and analytics
Experience leading Workday releases, testing, system enhancements, and change management initiatives
Strong understanding of Workday architecture, business processes, and data structures
Proven ability to consult with business leaders and translate strategic objectives into technology solutions
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills
Experience within a professional services organization
Experience implementing new Workday modules or major Workday enhancements
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus eligibility for salaried positions
Additional benefits and perks may be available depending on position and employment terms
Caring, fun, honest, and autonomous work environment
Diversity and inclusion-focused workplace where employees feel valued and empowered