Workday Platform Administrator

TAG - The Aspen Group

. Own Workday security, access, and operational health .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday security administration, including configuration, user access management, and compliance with payroll and time tracking processes. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills are essential for maintaining operational health and responding to incidents effectively.

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Workday Security AdministrationWorkday Payroll ConfigurationWorkday Time Tracking ConfigurationIncident Response ManagementWorkday Certifications

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Hard Skills

Workday Security GroupsWorkday DomainsWorkday Business Process PoliciesWorkday IntegrationsData MigrationAgile DeliveryTroubleshootingAnalytical SkillsConfiguration DocumentationAccess Management

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPrioritizationCollaborationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

IT Service Management ToolsWork Tracking ToolsIdentity Management PlatformsSingle Sign-On Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday HCM CertificationWorkday Payroll CertificationWorkday Time Tracking CertificationWorkday Security Certification

Industry Keywords

Segregation of DutiesAccess IntegrityAccount HygieneTenant RefreshesChange ManagementGovernance ForumsWage and Hour ComplianceTax Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Workday security, access, and operational health
Manage Workday security configuration and user access across the user lifecycle, including security groups, policies, and permissions
Enforce segregation of duties and administer access for internal staff and external vendors
Configure and test security changes before and after deployment, including Workday releases
Monitor and remediate access-integrity and account-hygiene issues
Troubleshoot authentication and access issues with identity and IT teams
Coordinate tenant refreshes, scheduled maintenance, and related communications
Provide first-level response for Workday incidents and outages
Maintain foundational organizational data and recurring scheduled processes
Manage service requests and work intake through IT service management and work tracking tools
Represent Workday in IT change management and governance forums
Support Workday Time Tracking configuration, including time entry templates, eligibility rules, time calculations, approvals, holidays, shift differentials, and time off plans
Support Payroll configuration, including earnings, deductions, pay components, tax, and reporting setup
Assist with wage-and-hour and tax compliance implementations
Investigate pay and time calculation issues, identify root causes, and recommend or apply corrections
Research new Workday features and requested changes, documenting options, risks, and recommendations
Create and maintain process, runbook, and configuration documentation
Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and external vendors to understand business needs and improve user experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of Workday experience with hands-on security administration (HCM preferred)
Working knowledge of Workday security groups, domains, and business process policies
Experience supporting production systems, including incident response and service request management
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize in a high-pressure environment and work independently with remote teams
Workday Payroll and/or Time Tracking configuration experience (preferred)
Workday certifications (such as HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, or Security) (preferred)
Experience with single sign-on and identity management platform (preferred)
Familiarity with IT service management, work tracking, and incident management tools (preferred)
Working knowledge of Workday integrations (preferred)
Experience with Workday Financials, data migration, and conversion (preferred)
Agile delivery experience and Workday Partner experience (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous benefits package
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with match