Senior Workday Administrator

ESS Companies; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading firm in the construction sector is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Workday Administrator for an in-person role in Scottsdale, AZ. The position focuses on the design and optimization of the Workday platform, including modules like Core HCM and Advanced Compensation. Ideal candidates should have 4-5 years of Workday Configuration experience and strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. The role offers benefits such as medical and vision insurance, along with a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of Workday Configuration experience.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced configurations across multiple Workday modules.
• Serve as a key consultant and system expert to internal stakeholders.
• Identify areas of improvement by analyzing Workday reports and processes.
• Remain knowledgeable of the Workday roadmap and product releases.

Skills

Workday Configuration experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Workday Administrator to join us in person in Scottsdale, AZ. This role will support the design, configuration, and optimization of our Workday platform across multiple modules, including Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Performance Management, and Learning. In this role, you will serve as a trusted consultant and system expert, partnering with functional leaders and stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement advanced solutions, and enhance the employee experience.

You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our Workday ecosystem by leading complex technical configurations, driving process improvements, and ensuring the system evolves to meet changing business needs. Acting as the primary expert for Workday enhancements, you will proactively evaluate system performance, analyze data and integrations, and stay ahead of Workday product releases to leverage new features and capabilities. This position requires a strategic mindset, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver impactful, scalable HR technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced configurations across multiple Workday modules, including but not limited to Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Performance Management and Learning.
• Serve as a key consultant and system expert, providing strategic solutions via exceptional communication to internal stakeholders
• Act as the primary technical expert for future Workday improvements, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and provide solutions for complex business challenges.
• Identify areas of improvement by proactively analyzing Workday reports, processes, applications, integrations, and user interfaces to drive continuous improvement and optimize business processes to meet evolving business needs
• Remain knowledgeable of the Workday roadmap and upcoming product releases, reviewing release notes, assessing new features and understanding the impacts to business processes and basic changes in functionality.

Qualifications:

• 4‑5 years of Workday Configuration experience.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)