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Organon

Senior HR Systems Specialist, Workday

Organon

. Administer, configure, optimize, and support Workday HCM, Absence Management, Security, Recruiting, and Compensation modules .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeFlorham Park • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $103,100 - $175,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Workday HCM configuration and administration, with a strong focus on optimizing HR processes, managing security frameworks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable HR technology solutions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Workday HCM ConfigurationHRIS ManagementCompensation Review SupportStakeholder CollaborationData Management Compliance

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Hard Skills
Workday ConfigurationAbsence ManagementCompensation ProgramsBusiness Process OptimizationUser Acceptance TestingData AnalyticsSecurity GovernanceTalent ManagementPerformance ManagementRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingStakeholder EngagementTraining and DevelopmentCollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Workday HCMHR Technology SolutionsReporting DashboardsAnalytics Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Workday Certifications
Industry Keywords
Human ResourcesGlobal HR OperationsCompliance RequirementsOrganizational StructuresTalent Acquisition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Administer, configure, optimize, and support Workday HCM, Absence Management, Security, Recruiting, and Compensation modules
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders
  • Lead system enhancements, business process optimization, configuration changes, testing, releases, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Drive issue resolution, release management, user acceptance testing, process documentation, stakeholder training, and system integration activities
  • Provide expert guidance on Workday best practices and future-state HR technology strategies
  • Configure organizational structures, business processes, compensation programs, recruiting workflows, absence plans, and security frameworks
  • Manage role-based access controls and security governance
  • Support compensation review cycles and recruiting operations
  • Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics
  • Ensure accurate data management and regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable HR technology solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 5-8+ years of HRIS or Workday experience
  • At least 4+ years of hands-on Workday configuration and administration experience
  • Strong functional expertise across Workday HCM, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent Management, Benefits, and Organizational Structures
  • Experience managing complex Workday configurations, business processes, security roles, and organizational hierarchies in a global environment
  • Experience supporting annual compensation cycles, merit planning, bonus programs, and compensation reviews
  • Experience configuring and maintaining absence plans, leave policies, and time tracking solutions across multiple countries
  • Hands-on experience with talent and performance management processes, including goal management, talent reviews, succession planning, and career development
  • Experience supporting Workday releases, testing, regression validation, and change management activities
  • Strong experience gathering business requirements, conducting stakeholder workshops, and translating requirements into scalable Workday solutions
  • Experience troubleshooting system issues and collaborating with HR, Payroll, IT, and external vendors
  • Experience working in global organizations with complex HR operations and compliance requirements
  • Workday certifications are highly desirable
  • US and PR residents only
  • Ability to satisfy applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid vacation and holiday time
  • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Equal employment opportunity and inclusive workplace commitment