Senior Workday HR Technology Administrator

Smith College; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith College in Northampton, MA, seeks a Senior Systems Administrator for HR Technology to manage Workday administration, configuration, reporting development, and data management. You will serve as the primary Workday contact, supporting Operations, Total Rewards, Talent, and HR Business Partners with data requests and troubleshooting.

Work closely with external consultants and campus teams to ensure cross‑module optimization, implement enhancements, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Workday experience required or preferred; cross-functional HR systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Configure, test, deploy, and support Workday HCM modules.
• Diagnose issues, manage help tickets, and support HR stakeholders.
• Oversee Workday operations, reporting, and data management; assist with IPEDS/AAUP and other regulatory surveys.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Business analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Quantitative skills

Judgment

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Teamwork

Project management

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Smith College in Northampton, MA, seeks a Senior Systems Administrator for HR Technology to manage Workday administration, configuration, reporting development, and data management. You will serve as the primary Workday contact, supporting Operations, Total Rewards, Talent, and HR Business Partners with data requests and troubleshooting.

Work closely with external consultants and campus teams to ensure cross‑module optimization, implement enhancements, and maintain documentation.