13397 - Workday Functional Analyst III, HCM Specialist - Virtual, USA

Kelly Services Inc.; West Virginia; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Workday Functional Analyst III to manage and optimize HCM processes. This role includes leading functional design, ensuring best practices, and regular engagement with business leaders. Candidates should have strong ERP experience, preferably with Workday, and a commitment to teamwork and innovation. The position is remote, offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an ERP platform with successful project delivery.
• Workday Pro or Workday Partner Certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of operational support tasks and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead in functional design and configuration of Core HCM modules.
• Address ambiguous business requirements and deliver solutions.
• Provide support for system upgrades and user training.

Skills

Experience in ERP platform

Workday knowledge

Business process optimization

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Jira

ADO

Job description

13397 - Workday Functional Analyst III, HCM Specialist - Virtual, USA

USA | Information Technology | Full-time

Job Reference: 13397 - Posted 12-Sep-2025

Together we change lives.

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless.

No matter where you are in your career journey you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward. You’ll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally. As a team we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration. As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first – so your impact really will change lives.

Our Workday HCM Functional Analyst III plays a key role in complex projects and functional strategies across our Workday tenant. In this role you will help refine business problems into technical solutions, drive functional best practices, optimize and automate business processes, configure major functional implementations, and influence approach of cross-functional teams.

You will be a part of the team that owns the delivery of a scalable and reusable HCM solution, maximizing efficiency and quality for the enterprise.This hands-on role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact on a business-critical system and engage with business leaders regularly.

Responsibilities:

• Lead in functional design, configuration, and management of Core HCM modules (Benefits, Talent, Payroll, Adv Compensation, Absence, Time Entry, Learning, etc.).
• Address ambiguous business requirements by driving clarity, delivering well-thought solutions, and adapting quickly to business change.
• Provide strong support in areas of system upgrades, product releases, troubleshooting, user support, and stakeholder engagement with HR, IT, and related teams.
• Deliver solutions that maximize team efficiency, optimize business processes, and balance trade-offs between configuration scope and resource constraints.
• Create solution/functional documentation as well as job aids for users.
• Continuously measure, analyze, and improve business process effectiveness and user experience.
• Promote module adoption and deliver high-impact user training.
• Continue to advance Workday knowledge and remain current on best practices. Participate in the hiring process and mentoring of others on the team. Ensure your team is stronger because of your presence, but it does not require your presence to be successful.
• Provide assessments of other Workday resources.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experiences:

• 5+years of experience in an ERP platform with a proven track record of delivering successful projects at the enterprise level.
• Workday is preferred platform, Peoplesoft, Lawson, SAP, etc. also a plus.
• Workday Pro or Workday Partner Certification (preferred).
• Strong understanding of business process optimization, and operational support tasks.
• Extensive experience in 3+ core HCM modules:
• Benefits, Talent, Payroll, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Absence, Time Entry, Learning
• Extensive knowledge of 3+ HCM regulatory areas of concern:
• FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) – time tracking, overtime, and payroll compliance.
• IRS / Payroll Tax Compliance – payroll setup, PECI integrations, tax withholding rules.
• Global Payroll Integrations – country-specific compliance (HMRC in UK, GST/VAT, Canada Revenue Agency, etc.).
• Wage Theft Prevention & Local Labor Laws – especially when Workday is configured globally.
• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) – if Workday is used for benefits or healthcare-related data.
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – for EU data subjects, ensuring proper handling of personal data within Workday.
• Access & Role-Based Security (SOX) – Workday security model (domains, business process security policies, segregation of duties).
• Experience with agile methodologies and SDLC tools (Jira, ADO, etc.) required.
• Willingness to teach/mentor team members and drive excellence across your team.
• Exceptional judgment balancing short-term v. long-term business needs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A team player.

Total compensation package and benefits applicable to the position – understanding that each person has uniqueprofessional and personal needs focused on your total well-being. Explore our range of benefits for full-time employees at:https://rs.benefitsatkelly.com/

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity.Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.