Remote Workday Platform Implementation Lead

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeats membership

401(k) plan

Job summary

GDH is seeking a Senior Workday SME to serve as the technical lead for the Workday platform in a fully remote, enterprise environment. You will manage configuration, security, and integrations, oversee releases, and ensure compliance across multiple modules including HCM, Financials, and Spend Management.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of Workday experience, a Workday Pro Platform Administrator Certification, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive secure and scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting or managing Workday in an enterprise setting.
• Workday Pro Platform Administrator Certification is required.
• Hands-on experience with at least one full Workday implementation or major deployment.
• Proven experience supporting Workday modules such as HCM, Financials, and Spend Management.
• Knowledge of Workday security concepts, release management, and integration frameworks (EIBs, APIs, middleware).
• Experience supporting SaaS platforms in regulated environments, including audits and compliance documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and coordinate release activities effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and a security-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main technical SME for the Workday platform, ensuring system stability, security, and operational health.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and cybersecurity teams to ensure platform security, performance, and adherence to enterprise standards.
• Manage tenant environments, including production, sandbox, and testing environments, maintaining separation of duties and access controls.
• Evaluate and implement system configuration changes, ensuring alignment with best practices to support scalability and user experience.
• Document system configurations, security settings, business processes, and operational procedures for audit readiness and knowledge transfer.
• Oversee Workday release cycles, including testing, impact analysis, and deployment planning to minimize operational disruptions.
• Coordinate and monitor integrations with internal and external systems, troubleshooting issues and ensuring data integrity.
• Provide technical guidance on platform capabilities, limitations, and long-term impacts of configuration decisions to stakeholders.
• Support reporting and analytics initiatives by ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistent use across modules.
• Assist with audits and compliance activities, including access reviews, segregation of duties assessments, and regulatory documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

EIBs

APIs

Middleware

Job description

GDH is seeking a Senior Workday SME to serve as the technical lead for the Workday platform in a fully remote, enterprise environment. You will manage configuration, security, and integrations, oversee releases, and ensure compliance across multiple modules including HCM, Financials, and Spend Management.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of Workday experience, a Workday Pro Platform Administrator Certification, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive secure and scalable