Workday Applications Engineer

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Skokie (IL); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Covenant Living in the United States seeks an Applications Engineer to secure and administer Workday HCM, Payroll, Purchasing, and Finance platforms. You will manage role-based access, integration connectors, and data security while partnering with Finance, HR, and IT to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include designing workflows, building reports, dashboards, and documentation, plus supporting release testing and end‑user training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Proficiency with Workday security, roles, and business processes.
• Experience with Workday integrations, catalogs, and reporting.
• Healthcare or senior living industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday security groups, role assignments, and domain policies.
• Administer Workday Integration connectors and monitor statuses.
• Develop and publish Workday reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Monitor releases, test impacts, and coordinate end‑user training.
• Maintain technical and process documentation.

Skills

Workday security

Workday integration

Reporting & analytics

Security policy governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!The Application Engineer position serves as security architect and administrator for Covenant Living’s Workday HCM, Payroll, Purchasing, and Finance platforms. This role is primarily responsible for supporting and managing the role based access control, policies, and configurations used to manage access to data and functionality within the Workday platform. Responsibilities also include designing, building, and testing the data connections between the Workday ecosystem and third-party systems.The Applications Engineer serves as a hybrid functional–technical partner to Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Human Resources, and IT, ensuring Workday role compliance, vendor integrations, and reporting structures operate efficiently, securely, and in alignment with organizational strategy.1. Workday Security & Business Process ManagementConfigure and maintain security groups, role assignments, and domain security policies. Administer intersection security roles following best‑practice minimal‑access principles. Maintain and develop Workday business processes supporting enterprise operations.2. Workday Integration AdministrationAdminister Workday Integration connectors, including payroll, benefits, vendor catalogs, punch‑outs, user groups, and security settings. Address break‑fix issues and monitor integration statuses. Document and publish solutions to common issues.3. Reporting, Analytics & DashboardsIdentify reporting needs, analyze procurement trends, and develop Workday reports/dashboards. Provide key metric reporting to stakeholders, highlighting challenges, opportunities, and efficiency improvements.4. Workday Release Management & TrainingMonitor Workday scheduled releases, test impacts in Sandbox, evaluate new features, and recommend process changes. Facilitate documentation and end‑user training for new capabilities.5. Workday Change ManagementHelps guide cross functional group and change management process within the Workday platform.6. Technical DocumentationMaintain internal trainings, technical documentation, diagrams, and process guides.Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Supply Chain, or related fieldPreferred Certificate(s): Workday Pro Certification (Security, Reporting, Procurement, or relevant functional area)Experience:4+ years of working directly with Workday configuration, reporting, and security frameworksOfficial Workday Pro certification is preferred.Experience with Workday intersection security and business process modelingExperience developing integrations, catalogs, and Workday reportsExperience in Healthcare, Senior Living, or related field (preferred, but not required)Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:Strong problem‑solving and analytical skillsAbility to apply new technical knowledge quicklyDeep understanding of Workday Configuration ownership and data knowledge.Strong understanding of Workday security architecture, business processes, and integration accounts.Strong attention to detail with ability to validate reasonableness of outcomesExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Ability to work independently and collaborativelyHigh learning agility and organizational skillsStrong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and TeamsAbility to manage multiple responsibilities with limited supervisionCompensation Pay Range:$84,459.00 - $126,687.00 per yearReasonable Pay EstimateA reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $84,459.00 - $126,687.00 per year. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityPaid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays403(b) with a 3% employer matchFitness center use at most facilities.Various voluntary benefits:Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarshipsEmployee assistance programLegal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing programPet InsuranceFor more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.