Principal Workday Analyst

Columbia Sportswear Company; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Principal Workday Administrator to join our Human Resources Technology team. You will own the configuration and setup of Workday, translating business needs into scalable configurations and delivering end-to-end HR technology solutions.

With 8+ years of Workday experience, you will lead incident resolution, testing, and upgrades while collaborating across domains to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software systems analysis with a focus on Workday configuration and support.
• Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining Workday modules (Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Learning, Benefits).
• Strong ability to translate business needs into scalable Workday configurations and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own the configuration and setup of Workday, aligning with business requirements and compliance.
• Deliver functional Workday solutions through configurations, workflows, and integrations.
• Lead incident resolution, root-cause analysis, and performance tuning for Workday operations.
• Perform testing of system changes including integration, regression, and FUT.
• Document configurations, processes, and support procedures for audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end HR technology solutions.
• Contribute to agile delivery with backlog grooming, sprint planning, and standups.
• Ensure data integrity and accurate data flows between systems with validation and reconciliation.

Skills

Workday configuration

Enterprise HR systems

Agile / DevOps familiarity

Data integrity testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

At Columbia Sportswear, our Digital Technology (CDT) team plays a critical role in enabling global operations through robust, scalable systems. We are seeking a Principal Workday Administrator to join our Human Resources Technology team. This role is ideal for a hands-on analyst with 8+ years of experience who specializes in system configuration, operational execution, and solution delivery within enterprise HR platforms.

What You'll Do

• Own the configuration and setup of Workday, ensuring alignment with business requirements and compliance standards
• Deliver functional solutions by translating business needs into system configurations, workflows, and integrations that are scalable and supportable
• Enable resilient business systems by including enhancements, patches, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
• Lead operational delivery of application support, including incident resolution, root cause analysis, and performance tuning
• Perform hands-on testing of system changes, including integration, regression, and functional user testing (FUT)
• Document and maintain system configurations, process flows, and support procedures to ensure operational continuity and audit readiness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions
• Contribute to agile delivery, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups, with a focus on delivering high-impact, configuration-driven solutions
• Support data integrity and reporting by ensuring accurate data flows between systems and assisting with data validation and reconciliation processes

Who You Are

• A highly detail-oriented systems analyst with deep experience in application configuration and operational delivery
• A strong executor who thrives on solving problems through hands-on system work and cross-functional collaboration
• A clear communicator who can translate business needs into technical configurations and explain system behavior to non-technical stakeholders
• A proactive team player who takes ownership of system stability and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, or a related field—or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in software systems analysis, with a strong focus on Workday system configuration and support
• Proven experience configuring and maintaining Workday in one or more of the following modules: Core HCM, Compensation/Advanced Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Learning, Benefits, Absence Reporting/Prism
• Extend Technical proficiency in: Workday configuration and workflow design
• Service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira)
• Experience with system integrations, data mapping, and troubleshooting across Workday modules
• Familiarity with agile delivery practices and DevOps principles
• Excellent documentation, testing, and communication skills

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Our four primary brands - Columbia®, Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL® and prAna® - complement each other to address the diverse needs of active consumers and their products have gained an international reputation for their innovation, quality and performance. Learn more about our family of brands here.