Workday Administrator

Flywire; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Wellbeing Programs

Great Talent & Development Programs

Job summary

Flywire is seeking an experienced Workday Administrator in Boston, MA. The role involves the administration, optimization, and integration of Workday applications, covering HCM and Financial Management modules. You will collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure seamless functioning and compliance. The ideal candidate has extensive Workday experience and strong communication skills. Competitive salary between $95,000 and $122,000, plus benefits, is offered, alongside an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Workday administration for HCM and Financial Management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex requirements.
• Experience in managing complex Workday environments including data handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage system configuration and optimization for Workday HCM and Financials.
• Serve as a technical liaison for HR and Finance, improving automation.
• Maintain reporting and provide actionable insights for leadership.

Skills

Workday Administration

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, HR, or related field

Tools

Workday Integration Tools (EIB, Workday Studio)

XML

Job description

Job Description

Opportunity

We, at Flywire, are looking for an experienced Workday Administrator, ideally with a background in FinTech. Primarily you will be responsible for the overall health, configuration, and optimization of our Workday ecosystem, covering both Human Capital Management (HCM) and Financial Management modules. As the Workday subject matter expert, you will be integral in the integration of Workday applications and ensuring that the value of the system is maximized.

Acting as a bridge between HR, Finance, and Engineering, this role ensures that our enterprise systems are seamlessly integrated, secure, and aligned with evolving business needs. You will be partnering closely with cross‑functional leaders to provide technical expertise, lead system enhancements, and ensure that every employee and stakeholder can interact with Workday efficiently and securely. The ideal candidate has broad and deep technical knowledge which includes Workday Financials, integrations, PRISM, reporting and Accounting Center.

Following the implementation, you will be responsible for administering the Workday systems, providing functional support; updating the system to meet our needs, monitoring end‑user usage and performing daily administration tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• System Configuration and Optimization: execute the roadmap for Workday HCM and Financials, including the post‑implementation and ongoing administration of Workday Platform. Troubleshooting Workday configuration and reporting issues to identify and fix root causes. Participates in the development and delivery of new Workday features and functionality.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership: Serve as the primary technical liaison for the HR and Finance teams, advising on system capabilities, and automation opportunities to drive competitive advantage.
• Operational Management: Oversee the day‑to‑day configuration and performance of the Workday platform, including security groups, and tenant maintenance. Monitors Workday releases, assets and partners in testing updates to ensure continued data integrity and business process operation.
• Governance and Compliance: Responsible for ensuring that all security, availability, confidentiality and privacy policies and controls are adhered to. Provides assistance to develop and maintain Workday standard operating procedures.
• Reporting and Analytics: Design, create, maintain and support a variety of reports and queries - both standard and custom to provide actionable insights for leadership. Expertise in Workday Composite Reporting, specifically in designing cross‑functional dashboards that merge HCM organizational data with Financial ledger data.
• Vendor Integration Management: Develop and maintain vendor integration between Workday and third‑party service providers, optimizing integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, Studio) for maximum performance.
• Technology Transformation: Champion and drive major Workday initiatives, such as semi‑annual release testing, and new module implementations from concept to successful deployment.
• Innovation and Improvement: Establish a culture of continuous improvement by actively evaluating new Workday features and emerging technologies (AI/ML within Workday) to enhance business efficiency.
• Training and Support: Develops guidelines, documentation. Provide high‑tier technical support to ensure the successful adoption of system changes and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Finance, HR, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Workday administration, specifically supporting both HCM and Financial Management modules.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into business‑friendly language for various levels of the organization.
• A solid track record of managing complex Workday environments, including business process configuration, security, reporting and managing bidirectional data handshakes and resolving ownership conflicts in complex Workday environments.
• Data‑driven decision‑maker with extensive experience in automation and a deep understanding of the interactions between people, processes, and systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and experience working in Agile environments, with the ability to pivot quickly when business strategies change.
• Prior experience implementing or maintaining Workday systems.
• Ability to model and configure workflows & systems that recognize both complexity and user experience.
• Knowledge of Workday integration tools (EIB, Workday Studio, Workday Report Writer) and ETL processes and tools.
• Ability to work with XML, Java and Web Service based integrations.
• Experience with Agile Methodologies.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced with implementation that spans multiple countries.
• Experience with FinTech.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction Program (Meet our Execs & Global Teams)
• Dynamic & Global Team (we have been collaborating virtually for years!)
• Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga/Pilates/HIIT Classes) with Global FlyMates
• Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in your community and Digital Disconnect Days!
• Great Talent & Development Programs (Managers Taking Flight – for new or aspiring managers!)

Flywire is an equal opportunity employer and follows a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic disposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable national, federal, state or local law.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $95,000-$122,000 plus benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, position level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and several other factors, including job‑related skills, experience, relevant education and training.