HRIS Administrator, Workday

PACIFICSOURCE

. Manage and maintain existing Workday modules and evaluate 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. Proficient in data analysis, compliance auditing, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance HR workflows and system functionality.

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Workday ConfigurationHR System AdministrationProject ManagementData AnalysisCompliance Auditing

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Hard Skills

Workday Modules ManagementBusiness Process ConfigurationSystem TestingData Integrity AnalysisCustom Report DevelopmentIntegration ManagementHRIS Project ManagementPerformance Review ExecutionSecurity Role ConfigurationLarge-Scale Data Import

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesEEO ReportingAffirmative Action PlansHIPAA ComplianceBusiness Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and maintain existing Workday modules and evaluate new functionality and modules
Configure and update business processes, security roles, and integrations
Prepare, test, and execute annual Workday projects including performance reviews, 9-boxing, bonus and merit processes, employee engagement, data integrity, 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 from spreadsheets or other applications
Partner with HR Business Partners, SMEs, and business leaders to design and develop Workday functionality
Provide leadership, coaching, and training to Workday super-users and HR staff
Maintain system configurations, automated business processes, system security, and integrations
Support end users with issue resolution, change management, administrative standards, and technical standards
Create training documents and videos and conduct end-user training sessions
Review and process Workday HR Administrator tasks, including hire approvals, job/data/location changes, delegation changes, 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, research functionality changes, establish testing plans, complete testing, and update processes, fields, reports, and integrations
Manage multiple HRIS projects and serve as liaison between HR, IT, vendors, and stakeholders
Build project plans and ensure adherence to schedules and specifications
Oversee annual Affirmative Action Plans and educate HR team members
Oversee required federal and state reporting such as EEO and Vets
Follow PacificSource privacy policy and HIPAA requirements for protected health information
Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations
Perform other related 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 technical support
Prior experience with Workday strongly preferred
Experience leading and executing projects from start to finish
Bachelor's degree required; an associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma plus 4 years of relevant experience, may be considered
Preferred focus in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Strong understanding of HR workflows and system dependencies
Ability to manage changing priorities, deadlines, interruptions, and multiple complex projects
Ability to analyze data for HR Business Partners, business or functional leaders, Legal, and external parties
Experience working cross-functionally to conduct business needs analysis, reach consensus, deliver updates, and provide project results to senior management
Ability to interact with and present to all levels of leadership
Adaptability, customer loyalty, strategic work relationships, trust-building, continuous improvement, team contribution, planning, organization, and work standards
Accountability, collaboration, written and verbal communication, flexibility, active listening, organizational skills, problem solving, and teamwork
Ability to read and comprehend written and spoken English
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Ability to work inside in a general office setting with ergonomically configured equipment
Ability to stoop, bend, sit and/or stand for extended periods, perform repetitive typing/sorting/filing motions, and light lifting/carrying

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from home designation for Virginia-based candidates
Travel approximately 5% of the time
Equal opportunity employment
Training, coaching, and professional development support
Participation in Workday user-group meetings, trainings, and conferences