Responsibilities

Workday Configuration & Administration

· Own end-to-end configuration and maintenance of Workday modules including HCM Core, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Talent & Performance, and Reporting.

· Manage business process frameworks, security roles, condition rules, calculated fields, and integrations.

· Lead Workday semi-annual release reviews: assess feature updates, conduct impact analysis, coordinate testing, and deploy changes.

· Maintain system documentation including configuration specs, change logs, and SOPs.

System Optimization & Projects

· Partner with HR and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into Workday design solutions.

· Lead or support HRIS project implementations, including module expansions, integrations with third-party vendors (ATS, benefits carriers, payroll), and data migrations.

· Evaluate and propose enhancements that reduce manual effort, improve data quality, or improve the employee and manager experience.

Data, Reporting & Analytics

· Build and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and composite reports; support ad hoc data requests from HR and Finance.

· Monitor data quality; develop and enforce data governance standards and audit routines.

· Support workforce analytics initiatives by providing accurate, timely HR data.

Stakeholder Partnership & Support

· Serve as the primary Workday support escalation point for HR team members, managers, and employees.

· Conduct training sessions and create user guidance materials for HR staff and people managers.

· Partner closely with IT/IS on security, SSO, and technical integrations.

· Collaborate with Payroll and Finance to ensure alignment between Workday HCM and downstream systems.

Requirements

· 5+ years of HRIS experience, with at least 3 years in a hands-on Workday configuration role.

· Deep expertise in Workday HCM; hands-on configuration experience in 3 or more modules (HCM Core, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, or Talent & Performance).

· Proficiency with Workday reporting tools

· Solid understanding of Workday security frameworks: security groups, domain policies, and business process security.

· Experience managing Workday integrations (EIB, Studio, or Core Connectors).

· Strong analytical skills with high attention to data accuracy and system integrity.

· Excellent communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits & Compensation

· Competitive compensation package

· Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision) with option for HSA

· FSA and DCFSA

· Pet insurance

· Paid Time Off (FlexPTO, parental leave, volunteering time off)

· 401K (with employer match)

· Life/AD&D (paid for by Kaleris)

· Disability (LTD and STD plan paid for by Kaleris)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Career growth and mentorship

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