ERP Systems Analyst Sr

Jefferson County; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

40 hours PTO to start

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Jefferson County is seeking an Enterprise Resources Planning System Analyst Senior to guide design and improvement of our Workday ERP. The role is full-time and hybrid, with in-office and remote options, and requires Colorado residency.

The selected candidate will lead Workday configuration for Time Tracking, Absence, and Payroll, analyze requirements, and participate in implementations and integrations. A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of Workday experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three (3) years of work-related experience configuring and supporting Workday.
• No Certifications/Licenses required.
• Equivalent education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Payroll modules.
• Analyze business requirements and translate into Workday designs.
• Configure earnings, deductions, payroll and time calculations.
• Support Workday releases and troubleshoot production issues.
• Provide ongoing system support and documentation.

Skills

Workday configuration

HR/payroll modules

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday EIB

Core Connectors

Studio

Web Services APIs

Job description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

10/16/26

Division:

Business Innovation & Technology Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

To help candidates determine whether this opportunity is the right fit, please note that this position is not eligible for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship and requires U.S. citizenship at the time of hire. This role also includes required in-office work; therefore, candidates must reside in Colorado at the time of hire.

The Enterprise Resources Planning System Analyst Senior is responsible for planning and performing analysis to guide the subsequent design and implementation or improvement of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

This full-time, standard position operates on a flexible work week to be discussed with the supervisor. This is a hybrid position with in-office and remote work options as determined by business need. To successfully perform duties of the role, the applicant must currently be a Colorado resident, relocation assistance is not available.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $120,000.00 – $135,000.00 USD Annual

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires ; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Workday Configuration & Support

• Configure and maintain Workday Time Tracking, Absence Management, and Payroll modules.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into Workday functional/technical designs.
• Configure earnings, deductions, payroll and absence calculations, time off plans, leave types, time codes, and time calculations.
• Support Workday releases by testing current configuration, evaluating new functionality and recommending enhancements.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing system support.

Business Process Design

• Lead requirements gathering sessions with HR, Payroll, and operational stakeholders.
• Design and optimize business processes related to time entry, leave management, payroll processing, and compliance.
• Recommend best practices and process improvements leveraging Workday capabilities.
• Develop functional/technical specifications and configuration documentation.

Testing & Implementation

• Create and execute unit, integration, parallel, and user acceptance testing (UAT) plans.
• Support data conversion, validation, and reconciliation activities.
• Participate in Workday implementation projects, enhancements, and integrations.
• Assist with deployment planning and post-production support.

Payroll Operations & Compliance

• Ensure payroll configurations comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support payroll audits, tax updates, year-end activities, and compliance reporting.
• Partner with Payroll teams to identify and resolve processing issues.
• Maintain security and data integrity within Workday.

Reporting & Analytics

• Advanced Workday Report Writer experience.
• Experience creating composite reports, matrix reports, and dashboards.
• Support payroll reconciliation and audit reporting.
• Analyze workforce and payroll data to provide actionable insights.

I ntegrations

• Experience with Workday integrations including:
• EIB
• Core Connectors
• Studio
• Workday Web Services APIs
• Knowledge of payroll interfaces with third-party vendors (benefits providers, time clocks, tax vendors, etc.).
• Experience troubleshooting integration issues and performing root cause analysis.

Other

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in business language vs technical language to those that are not as well versed in technology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Follow established change control procedures.
• Interface with Information Technology Services organizations and other system providers to resolve conversion and/or production issues. Determine root issues and create solutions.
• Write document procedures. Job aids or review document procedures from less experienced staff members.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and otherunderrepresentedand historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting.If you are reading this and hesitating to click“apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it!A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as workexperience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: Three (3) years of work-related experience with configuring and supporting Workday
• Certifications/Licenses: None
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Workday Pro Absence Certification, Workday Pro Time Tracking Certification, Workday Pro U.S Payroll Certification
• Quality and Process Management Certifications
• Project Management Certifications
• Current or previous ERP systems experience
• Kainos Smart Audit and/or Smart Test
• Accu-time Badge Integration Software
• Consulting experience in multiple Workday implementations
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PLEASE NOTE THAT PREFERENTIAL CONSIDERATION FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES THAT HAVE DEMONSTRATED WORKDAY EXPERIENCE.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references. A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30 days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Accommodations Statement:

We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

Questions?

Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or [e-mail]

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:

Work Experience: Minimum three years

Certifications:

Languages:

Category:

Information Technology Services