Workday ABSENCE Configuration Expert

KBS - Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC; Oceanside (CA); Remote; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility services provider is seeking a Workday Configuration Manager. This fully remote role involves managing Workday ABSENCE module activities, ensuring compliance with HR practices, and requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience with Workday and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, and paid time off.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

401k plan with a match

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Workday ABSENCE module.
• 5+ years of Workday configuration and security experience.
• Working experience with union time off and absence policies.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supports Workday configuration and data management activities.
• Tests configuration solutions and troubleshoots issues in Workday.
• Works closely with HRIS Director to implement designed solutions.

Skills

Functional HR experience

Fluency in HR practices

Strong communication skills

Change and process management

Data management and analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Workday ABSENCE module

HCM module

Job description

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) is the largest privately held provider of facility services in North America, servicing over 2 billion square feet of space daily. We help industry leaders across a wide range of key verticals—including retail, industrial and logistics, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and more—maintain clean, efficient and welcoming spaces that support their operations. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for team members who are dedicated, reliable, and ready to contribute to a culture built on respect, opportunity, and pride in service.

Job Overview

Salary Range: $105-130K

This role is 100% remote

The salary range for this position is based on market data and is intended to provide a general guideline for the position. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and geographic location. The final offer will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation during the hiring process.

Position Summary

Manages, maintains, and supports Workday configuration and data management activities. Responsible for ABSENCE configuration in Workday, troubleshooting and issue investigation. Will perform testing for configuration changes and executing content changes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gather data from company absence plans - both union and non-union
• Manage project using Absence module in Workday
• May use other modules as needed – HCM, Comp, Performance, Benefits, Payroll, Reporting and Security
• LMS is preferred
• Performs configuration analysis and design
• Works closely with HRIS Director to implement designed solutions
• Tests configuration solutions
• Provides content configuration such as help text, notifications, etc
• Updates fields in Workday
• Understands impact of field updates across the system
• Plans setup and executes mass data updates through EIB process
• Troubleshoots issues in Workday and resolves
• Creates and maintains security policy set forth by IT security and/or Application Manager
• Implements Workday security in accordance with policy
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Functional HR experience - ability to be able to run meetings
• Fluency in HR practices while also having the technical skillset
• Previous consultant work, project management, HR manager support, etc
• Change and process management
• Data management and analysis
• Strong communication skills (written and oral presentation skills)
• Able to read and interpret documented information and communications (safety rules, operating instructions and technical manuals)
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management
  
  

Experience Required:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Workday ABSENCE module
• 5+ years of Workday configuration and security experience
• Other Workday modules as needed – HCM, Core Compensation, Advanced Compensation, and Performance are preferred
• Worked with UNION time off and absence policies
• HR experience and understanding of HR practices
• Prior experience with systems implementations, data analysis, and project management
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
  
  

What’s In It for You?

As a full-time KBS employee (30+ hours per week) you may qualify for benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, and more!

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability - Employer paid
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Health Insurance (E.G., Accident)
• 401k plan with a match or Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Perkspot Discount Program – discounts on travel, gyms, cell phones, restaurants, auto, apparel & electronics
  
  

KBS considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, and expression, marital or military status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KBS also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

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