Analyst, Workday

BOP The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA); United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

403(b)(9) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Disability coverage

Vaccination health resources

Job summary

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is seeking a Workday Analyst to serve as a techno-functional SME in deploying and supporting Workday solutions. You will advise, design, configure, document, and test to ensure projects meet operational and strategic goals.

With expertise in core HCM, Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and related areas, you will collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to implement effective solutions, integrate systems, and enable end-user proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience with Workday in a consulting or support role.
• Experience with core HCM, Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and Talent Optimization required.
• Workday Pro certification is preferred (ex. Human Capital Management; Payroll, Absence and Timekeeping)

Responsibilities

• Support Workday by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of several Workday functional areas such as core HCM, Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent, Benefits, Compensation, Integrations, and Security.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to gather requirements and implement solutions.
• Configure Workday to align with organizational processes and requirements.
• Integrate Workday with other Board of Pensions and third‑party systems.
• Provide end-user support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure proficiency in Workday capabilities.
• Manage feature releases with minimal disruption and maximum benefit.
• Leverage Workday reporting to extract insights for decision making across departments.
• Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to team members.

Skills

Workday SME

HCM

Payroll

Absence

Time Tracking

Integrations

Security

EIB

Studio

RaaS

Orchestrate

Education

Workday Pro certification

Tools

EIB

Studio

RaaS

Orchestrate

Job description

The role:

The Workday Analyst serves as a techno-functional SME in the deployment and support of Workday solutions by advising, designing, configuring, documenting, and testing to ensure that projects are completed and issues are resolved while meeting the operational and strategic goals of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). A mix of consultative skills, business knowledge, technical expertise, and collaboration is needed to effectively achieve successful results. The Workday Analyst is a SME in at least four functional areas within Workday (including core HCM, Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking) and is able to balance multiple priorities at the same time.

What you will do:

• Support Workday by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of and expertise in several Workday functional areas, such as core HCM, Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent, Benefits, Compensation, Integrations, and Security.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including HR, Finance, and IT teams to understand their needs, gather requirements, and implement solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Configure Workday to align with the organization's unique processes and requirements.
• This involves understanding business workflows and translating them into Workday configurations.
• Integrate Workday with other Board of Pensions and third-party systems.
• Provide support to end-users, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and help to ensure that employees are proficient in utilizing Workday’s capabilities.
• Manage feature releases, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations while maximizing the benefits of new features.
• Effectively utilize Workday’s reporting capabilities to extract insights from data, aiding decision-making processes across departments.
• Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to other team members.

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum five years of experience with Workday in a consulting or support role.
• Experience with core HCM, Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking, and Talent Optimization required.
• Workday Pro certification is preferred (ex. Human Capital Management; Payroll, Absence and Timekeeping)
• Experience supporting Talent, Benefits, Compensation, Integrations, Security, AP, AR, GL, and Adaptive Planning preferred.
• Experience with integration tools like EIB, Studio, RaaS, and Orchestrate preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret user needs, translate them into technical requirements, configure to meet requirements, and document solutions clearly.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and communicate with both technical and functional stakeholders.
• Capability to balance multiple assignments, prioritize effectively, and deliver accurate, high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a culture committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience implementing and supporting Agentic AI is a plus.
• Willingness to learn Salesforce configuration and automation is a plus.
• An ability, interest and desire to stay current via seminars, industry literature, and formal training and development.
• A ability to work on-site Tuesday – Thursday at the 2000 Market Street office in Philadelphia.

Benefits:

We offer a generous benefits package for eligible employees.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• 403(b)(9) retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off, including sick time, holidays, and 22 days of personal leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Plan and other health and well-being resources.
• Employer-paid death benefits with opportunities to purchase additional coverage.
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage.
• Access to the Board’s education and grant assistance programs.
• Discount programs on entertainment, travel, and more.
• Satisfaction gained from working for a service-oriented employer.
• Volunteer and other service opportunities in the community at large.

To protect the health of our staff, we encourage everyone to receive FDA-approved vaccinations that may reduce the spread of certain infectious diseases, such as the flu and COVID-19.

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race; color; sex; national origin; age; pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; military/veteran status; marital/domestic partner status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; religion or religious affiliation, except where determined to be a bona fide occupational qualification; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity or expression; genetic information; ancestry; or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We’re the Board of Pensions, an agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that takes pride in offering a robust range of benefits and services to PC(USA) churches, agencies, mid councils, and affiliated employers — including educational institutions, camps, conference centers, retirement and senior housing communities, and human services organizations. As a nonprofit defined by faith, we are committed to mutual care and wholeness for all who serve church and affiliated employers — including those servants at the Board of Pensions, who work to carry out our mission.

If you share our values and want to join an organization that is making intentional strides on its diversity, equity, and inclusion journey, and has been recognized regionally as one of the area’s healthiest and best places to work, consider joining our culture and tradition of service.