HRIS Administrator, Workday

PacificSource Health Plans

. Manage and maintain existing Workday modules and stay current on new functionality and modules .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,297 - $111,005 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday configuration, administration, and project management within Human Resources. Capable of analyzing data for compliance and delivering effective training and support to users while managing multiple HRIS projects.

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Workday AdministrationHR System ConfigurationProject ManagementData AnalysisTraining and Development

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Hard Skills

Workday Modules ManagementBusiness Process ConfigurationSystem TestingData Integrity AnalysisReport DevelopmentIntegration ManagementHRIS Project ManagementCompliance AuditingPerformance Review ProcessesEmployee Engagement Strategies

Soft Skills

Customer Service OrientationAdaptabilityEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationLeadership

Industry Keywords

Human Resources ManagementAffirmative Action PlansEEO ReportingHIPAA ComplianceLegal ComplianceChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementCross-Functional CollaborationBusiness Needs AnalysisPerformance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and maintain existing Workday modules and stay current on new functionality and modules
Configure and update business processes, security roles, and integrations
Prepare, test, and execute annual Workday projects and tasks, including objective setting, performance reviews, 9-boxing, bonus and merit processes, employee engagement, data integrity projects, and open enrollment
Analyze, validate, and audit system data for accuracy and legal compliance
Develop custom reports and dashboards and maintain scheduled report delivery
Import large-scale data changes into the HR system
Partner with HR Business Partners, SMEs, and business leaders to design and develop Workday functionality
Provide leadership, coaching, and training support to Workday users across the organization
Maintain system configurations, automated business processes, security, and integrations
Guide end users on issue resolution and change management; create training materials and conduct training sessions
Process Workday HR administrator tasks, including final hire approvals, job/data/location changes, delegations, task cancellations or rescinds, and security changes
Perform HR system testing for implementations, upgrades, patches, and enhancements
Research and troubleshoot non-routine HR system issues and manage vendor or consultant service requests
Prepare for bi-annual Workday releases, coordinate testing, and implement required changes
Manage multiple HRIS projects, build project plans, and serve as liaison among HR, IT, vendors, and stakeholders
Oversee annual Affirmative Action Plans and required federal and state reporting such as EEO and Vets
Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations
Follow privacy and HIPAA requirements
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 4 years of experience working in Human Resources
Prior HR-system experience including implementation, administration, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and/or providing technical support
Prior experience with Workday strongly preferred
Experience leading and executing projects from start to finish
Bachelor’s degree required; candidates with an associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma and 4 years of relevant experience, will also be considered
Preferred area of focus: Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field
Strong understanding of HR workflows and system dependencies
Ability to work under changing priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high customer service standard
Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Ability to guide internal customers through design and delivery of new functionality
Experience analyzing data for HR Business Partners, business or functional leaders, legal teams, and external parties
Experience working cross-functionally to conduct business needs analysis, build consensus, and deliver project results
Ability to interact with and present to all levels of leadership
Adaptability, customer loyalty, strategic work relationships, trust, continuous improvement, team success, planning and organizing, and work standards
Ability to read and comprehend written and spoken English
Communicate clearly and effectively
Ability to stoop and bend, sit and/or stand for extended periods, perform repetitive motions, and lift and carry files and business materials
Must reside in or relocate to one of OR, ID, MT, WY, UT, KS, MO, IN, TN, VA, NC, SC, GA, or FL
Follow PacificSource privacy policy and HIPAA laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and security of protected health information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Work inside a general office setting with ergonomically configured equipment
Approximately 5% travel
Training, user-group meetings, and conferences
Employee engagement, bonus and merit processes referenced as HRIS responsibilities