HR Technology Configuration Specialist

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$95K — $115K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on Workday Core HCM configuration experience required.
  • Expertise in configuring Workday business processes, security settings, organizations, and calculated fields.
  • Experience in supporting Workday releases and conducting troubleshooting and production support.
  • Workday Pro Certification preferred for advanced knowledge.
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a hands-on Workday Core HCM expert for solution design and ongoing optimization.
  • Own end-to-end configuration of business processes and security within Workday.
  • Translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions and support.
  • Maintain configuration standards and technical documentation for system consistency.
  • Identify and prioritize enhancements to improve user experience and system efficiency.
  • Stay updated on Workday releases, best practices, and configuration techniques.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve system issues.
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for continuous learning and professional certification development.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to influence HR strategies and initiatives.
  • Engagement in system enhancements that directly impact user efficiency and company operations.
  • Possibility to lead complex projects and improvements in Workday functionality.
Full Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a hands-on Workday Core HCM technical expert, responsible for solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization of Workday functionality. Independently configure complex business requirements and deliver scalable solutions aligned to organizational objectives.
  • Own end-to-end system configuration within Workday Core HCM, including business processes, organizations, supervisory structures, staffing models, validations, notifications, calculated fields, condition rules, security, and related framework components.
  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions by analyzing requirements, designing configurations, conducting testing, managing deployments, and providing production support.
  • Maintain configuration standards, governance practices, and technical documentation to ensure consistency, scalability, maintainability, and operational excellence across the Workday platform.
  • Identify, prioritize, and implement system enhancements that improve user experience, streamline HR operations, reduce manual effort, and maximize the value of Workday investments.
  • Maintain deep technical expertise in Workday Core HCM, staying current on Workday releases, emerging capabilities, best practices, and configuration techniques through continuous learning and certification activities.
  • Support data integrity, security, risk, and compliance activities, including security administration, audit support, access reviews, data privacy controls, and ongoing monitoring of system health and data quality.
  • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex system issues, partnering with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve defects, improve performance, and maintain platform stability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, technology, security, reporting, and integration teams, to deliver high-quality solutions and support strategic initiatives.
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Special Factors:

  • Vanguard is NOT offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of hands-on Workday Core HCM configuration experience required.
  • Demonstrated expertise configuring Workday business processes, security, organizations, calculated fields, condition rules, notifications, and related framework components.
  • Experience supporting Workday releases, testing, troubleshooting, and production support activities.
  • Workday Pro Certification preferred.
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Vanguard Group, Inc.

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar HR Technology Configuration Specialist jobs: