Senior HR Systems Specialist, Workday

Organon; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 103,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Organon, a global healthcare company, is seeking a Senior Systems Specialist, Workday, to administer, configure, and optimize Workday HCM, Absence Management, Security, Recruiting, and Compensation modules. You will partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, IT and business stakeholders to ensure data integrity, compliance, and scalable HR technology.

Responsibilities include leading enhancements, testing, releases, and process documentation, plus building reports and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA, HRM, or Information Systems) preferred.
• Workday certifications in one or more modules such as HCM, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent & Performance, or Benefits are highly desirable.
• 5-8+ years of HRIS or Workday experience, with at least 4+ years of hands‑on Workday configuration and administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Configuring organizational structures, business processes, compensation programs, recruiting workflows, absence plans, and security frameworks
• Managing role-based access controls and security governance
• Supporting compensation review cycles and recruiting operations
• Developing reports, dashboards, and analytics
• Ensuring accurate data management and regulatory compliance
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable HR technology solution

Skills

Workday configuration

HRIS

Global HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / IS / Business / CS

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Position Senior Systems Specialist, Workday is responsible for the administration, configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of Workday HCM, Absence Management, Security, Recruiting, and Compensation modules. This role serves as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders, ensuring Workday solutions effectively support organizational objectives while maintaining data integrity, security, compliance, and operational excellence. The position leads system enhancements, business process optimization, configuration changes, testing, releases, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Workday platform. The role also drives issue resolution, release management, user acceptance testing, process documentation, stakeholder training, and system integration activities, while providing expert guidance on Workday best practices and future-state HR technology strategies.

Job Description The Position Senior Systems Specialist, Workday is responsible for the administration, configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of Workday HCM, Absence Management, Security, Recruiting, and Compensation modules. This role serves as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders, ensuring Workday solutions effectively support organizational objectives while maintaining data integrity, security, compliance, and operational excellence. The position leads system enhancements, business process optimization, configuration changes, testing, releases, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Workday platform. The role also drives issue resolution, release management, user acceptance testing, process documentation, stakeholder training, and system integration activities, while providing expert guidance on Workday best practices and future-state HR technology strategies.

• Configuring organizational structures, business processes, compensation programs, recruiting workflows, absence plans, and security frameworks
• Managing role-based access controls and security governance
• Supporting compensation review cycles and recruiting operations
• Developing reports, dashboards, and analytics
• Ensuring accurate data management and regulatory compliance
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable HR technology solution

Required Education Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA, HRM, or Information Systems) preferred.
• Workday certifications in one or more modules such as HCM, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent & Performance, or Benefits are highly desirable.
• 5-8+ years of HRIS or Workday experience, with at least 4+ years of hands‑on Workday configuration and administration experience.
• Strong functional expertise across Workday HCM, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent Management, Benefits, and Organizational Structures.
• Experience managing complex Workday configurations, business processes, security roles, and organizational hierarchies in a global environment.
• Proven experience supporting annual compensation cycles, merit planning, bonus programs, and compensation reviews.
• Experience configuring and maintaining absence plans, leave policies, and time tracking solutions across multiple countries.
• Hands‑on experience with talent and performance management processes, including goal management, talent reviews, succession planning, and career development.
• Experience supporting Workday releases, testing, regression validation, and change management activities.
• Strong experience gathering business requirements, conducting stakeholder workshops, and translating requirements into scalable Workday solutions.
• Experience troubleshooting system issues and collaborating with HR, Payroll, IT, and external vendors.
• Experience working in global organizations with complex HR operations and compliance requirements.

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women's Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

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Organon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, and belonging for all employees and job applicants. We ensure all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicable to United States Positions Only:

Under various U.S. state laws, Organon is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final salary determinations take a number of factors into account including, but not limited to, primary work location, relevant skills, education level, and/or prior work experience. The applicable salary range for this position in the U.S. is stated below. Benefits offered in the U.S. include a retirement savings plan, paid vacation and holiday time, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Annualized Salary Range (US)

$103,100.00 - $175,300.00

Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.

Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.

Employee Status

Regular

Travel Requirements:

Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites.

Number Of Openings

1

Requisition ID:

R542525