Senior Application Analyst - Workday

Akumin

$100K — $130K *
US-Anywhere
+ 11 other locationsRemote
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience supporting Workday in a production environment.
  • Expertise in building and supporting complex Workday integrations.
  • Strong knowledge of Workday HCM, Financial Management, and Security Framework.
  • Experience with Workday APIs (REST/SOAP) and XML/XSLT.
  • Ability to troubleshoot cross-functional and cross-system issues.
  • Familiarity with SaaS integration patterns and cloud security principles.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and support Workday integrations using various tools and APIs.
  • Provide advanced configuration and troubleshooting support for Workday HCM and Financial Management.
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance to develop scalable Workday solutions based on business needs.
  • Perform root cause analysis on production issues with third-party vendor support.
  • Manage the Workday integration lifecycle, including documentation and release management.
  • Design and support security domains and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Support tenant management and participate in Workday updates and testing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Retirement savings options with company matching.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedule and remote working options.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave.
Full Job Description
The Senior Application Analyst - Workday serves as a subject-matter expert responsible for the design, configuration, integration, security, and ongoing support of the Workday platform. This role requires deep Workday integration experience alongside broad functional understanding of HCM, Financial Management, and Security. The analyst partners closely with business, HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT stakeholders to ensure a secure, scalable, and highly available Workday environment that aligns with organizational strategy and regulatory standards.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining the stability, security, and scalability of Workday, directly impacting employee experience, financial integrity, and operational efficiency. The Senior Application Analyst is a trusted technical advisor and a key contributor to enterprise digital initiatives

Workday Integrations & Architecture
  • Design, build, deploy, and support Workday integrations using Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, and REST/SOAP APIs.
  • Support inbound and outbound integrations across HCM, Payroll, Financials, Benefits, Time Tracking, and third-party vendors.
  • Troubleshoot integration failures, data discrepancies, and performance issues across environments.
  • Manage the integration lifecycle including documentation, testing, deployment, and release management.
  • Ensure integrations follow Workday-recommended architecture and data governance standards.


Functional & Application Support
  • Provide advanced configuration, troubleshooting, and production support across Workday HCM, Financial Management, and Security Administration.
  • Partner with HR and Finance teams to translate business requirements into scalable, supportable Workday solutions.
  • Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex production issues in collaboration with Workday and third-party vendors.


Security & Compliance
  • Design, configure, and support Workday security domains, business process frameworks, and role-based access models.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations such as SOX, HIPAA (where applicable), and data privacy standards.
  • Support audits by producing security documentation, reports, and evidence.
  • Implement least-privilege access models and monitor security-related changes.


Environment Management & Operations
  • Support Workday tenant management across Production, Sandbox, Preview, and Implementation environments.
  • Participate in Workday biannual updates, impact analysis, regression testing, and feature adoption.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.
  • Follow ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management practices.


Continuous Improvement & Leadership
  • Act as a technical mentor to other analysts and consultants.
  • Evaluate new Workday features and recommend enhancements.
  • Participate in roadmap planning and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Support Agile and DevOps-aligned delivery models.


Position Requirements

Experience & Skills
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience supporting Workday in a production enterprise environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise building and supporting complex Workday integrations.
  • Strong functional knowledge of Workday HCM, Financial Management, and the Workday Security Framework.
  • Experience with Workday APIs (REST/SOAP) and XML/XSLT.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot cross-functional and cross-system issues.
  • Familiarity with SaaS integration patterns and cloud security principles.


Technical Competencies
  • Workday Studio, EIBs, and Core Connectors
  • Business Process Framework configuration
  • Calculated fields, condition rules, and reporting
  • Data privacy and role-based security design
  • Understanding of financial accounting concepts and HR business processes


Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Strong stakeholder partnership and customer service orientation


Preferred Qualifications
  • Workday certifications (Integrations, HCM, Financials, or Security)
  • Experience in healthcare, higher education, or other regulated environments
  • Exposure to Workday Extend or Prism Analytics
  • Experience supporting large Workday deployments
  • Familiarity with enterprise identity platforms such as Azure AD, SSO, and MFA


Education
  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.


Physical Requirements:

Standard office environment.

More than 50% of the time:
  • Sit, stand, and walk.
  • Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
  • See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.

Less than 50% of the time:
  • Stoop, kneel or crawl.
  • Climb and balance.
  • Carry and lift 10-20 pounds


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