HRIS Workday Specialist

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HRIS Workday Specialist to enhance user experience and support the implementation and upgrades of the Workday system. This hands-on role requires strong analytical skills and a proven track record in HR technology solutions, with responsibilities including data accuracy, user training, and process improvement. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and various employee benefits, including medical coverage and PTO.

Benefits

75% of employee-only Medical & Dental coverage

Vision - opt-in available

401k

PTO

Laptop

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

AD&D coverage

Short-term Disability

Pet insurance - opt in available

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience configuring HCM modules in Workday.
• Strong technology aptitude with HR/Finance information systems.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data accuracy and enhancements of new Workday features.
• Drive adoption of HR system changes and facilitate end-user training.
• Analyze technology solutions to improve processes across teams.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Agility

Independence

Job description

** This is a contract role that goes through January 31st, 2026 with potential to extend**

HRIS Workday Specialist, People Digital Solutions is both a strategic and hands-on role where you will support our client by being a team player responsible for partnering with Business Technology to ensure the right systems and processes are in place to deliver an exceptional end-user experience.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure data accuracy and ongoing enhancements of new Workday features and functionality including HCM Core, Talent Management, Security, Workday Extend functions and features; be a POC for data gathering, testing, and communication with stakeholders and internal BT teams.
• Confident with gathering configuration requirements.
• Assist with broadening internal knowledge of Workday configuration through hands-on training to cross-functional teams.
• Analyze the effectiveness of current technology solutions and keep stakeholders informed of project progress by preparing and reviewing status reports to ensure on-time delivery of solutions.
• Be a conduit between the HR and BT teams to answer questions or escalate issues as needed; Foster best practice discussions among COEs and end users to realize process improvements and workforce efficiencies.
• Co-create, with process owners, the most efficient business processes across the People & Places org utilizing existing HR systems.
• Drive adoption and usage of HR system changes and/or new tool launches across the People Team.
• Facilitate end-user knowledge transfer through the development of HR systems documentation, training sessions and ongoing COE touchpoint.
• Proactively communicate priorities and roadmap updates to stakeholders.
• Manage the deployment of new systems functionality, processes and/or integrations in partnership with IT and HR, including executing UAT and providing end-user training.
• Escalation POC for systemic deficiencies and/or issues and existing teams utilizing HR Systems.
• Work with the BT teams and COEs to ensure new processes, system enhancements and integrations are properly tested and documented.
• Keep current on new releases, enhancements and communicate potential process improvements as well as ensuring solution designs are in line with scalable best practices.
• Develop and maintain a governance structure that effectively manages the recommendations from COEs with HR employee experience guidelines for global service delivery.
• Collaboratively develop the business case for new products, improvements to existing products and business ventures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience configuring HCM modules in Workday including HCM Core, Talent Management, Security Administration, and Business Process Administration
• Ability and experience to work across departments and geographies, interacting with our partners in Payroll, BT, Finance, Security, and across the People & Places team.
• Experience of supporting Workday system upgrades, implementations, go-lives and post go-live technical support.
• Experience with Workday Extend
• Strong technology aptitude and interest in research, data, metrics, and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, remaining agile and flexible in a challenging environment and managing multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to understand the business requirements, user needs and translate them into operational requirements.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and with highly confidential data
• Working knowledge of HR/Finance information systems, including experience in designing, building, and testing processes/reports in various HR/Finance applications
• Ability to prioritize workload and execute tasks independently, providing timely follow-up and resolution.
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills.

** This is a contract role that goes through January 31st, 2026 with potential to extend**

Benefits

Compensation Range: $55 - 57/hr DOE

** This pay range is Client-specific for the opening advertised. The identity of the Client will be disclosed if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process. **

Benefits:

• 75% of employee-only Medical & Dental coverage
• Vision - opt-in available
• 401k
• PTO
• Laptop
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D coverage
• Short-term Disability, Accident, Cancer/Critical Illness, Pet insurance - opt in available