Workday Benefits Configuration Consultant

Jobtailor; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Workday Benefits Configuration specialist to lead and implement Benefits in HCM Core systems for clients in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on expertise in Benefits configuration, testing, and documentation, with strong collaboration across Deployment, Technology, and Client Services teams. This position is based in the United States and welcomes applicants legally authorized to work in the US.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday Benefits and HCM Core functionality.
• Build and configure benefit plans, programs, eligibility rules, coverage levels, rates, deductions, and related benefit components.
• Configure and maintain Workday business processes and functional requirements.
• Translate business and benefits requirements into Workday configurations.
• Perform system builds and configuration updates based on client and business requirements.
• Maintain configuration documentation and system specifications.
• Develop and execute functional test scenarios.
• Conduct unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve configuration defects.
• Analyze test results and determine corrective actions.
• Collaborate with technical and integration teams to troubleshoot Workday issues.
• Review inbound and outbound data to identify discrepancies.
• Support troubleshooting related to benefit carrier feeds, integrations, and data exchanges.
• Participate in implementation, deployment, requirements gathering, and solution design activities.
• Provide functional expertise and guidance to team members.
• Communicate complex configuration concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support system enhancements and client implementations.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for Workday Benefits configuration.
• Maintain accurate configuration and supporting documentation in accordance with established requirements and processes.
• Adhere to applicable system, SOC II documentation, testing, and case management processes

Skills

Workday Configuration

Benefits Plan Design

System Testing

Configuration Documentation

Data Analysis

Integration Troubleshooting

Functional Test Scenarios

Configuration Accuracy

Business Requirements Translation

Unit Testing

Education

Workday HCM Core Certification

Workday Benefits Certification

Tools

Workday

Job description

• Configure and maintain Workday Benefits and HCM Core functionality
• Build and configure benefit plans, programs, eligibility rules, coverage levels, rates, deductions, and related benefit components
• Configure and maintain Workday business processes and functional requirements
• Translate business and benefits requirements into Workday configurations
• Perform system builds and configuration updates based on client and business requirements
• Maintain configuration documentation and system specifications
• Develop and execute functional test scenarios
• Conduct unit, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve configuration defects
• Analyze test results and determine corrective actions
• Collaborate with technical and integration teams to troubleshoot Workday issues
• Review inbound and outbound data to identify discrepancies
• Support troubleshooting related to benefit carrier feeds, integrations, and data exchanges
• Participate in implementation, deployment, requirements gathering, and solution design activities
• Provide functional expertise and guidance to team members
• Communicate complex configuration concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support system enhancements and client implementations
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for Workday Benefits configuration
• Maintain accurate configuration and supporting documentation in accordance with established requirements and processes
• Adhere to applicable system, SOC II documentation, testing, and case management processes

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on Workday experience, with significant experience in Benefits configuration
• Workday HCM Core Certification required
• Workday Benefits Certification required
• Demonstrated experience configuring Workday Benefits in benefits technology platforms
• Strong understanding of benefits administration and benefit plan design
• Experience configuring benefit plans, eligibility, coverage, rates, deductions, and related business processes
• Experience with Workday testing and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into system configurations
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to configuration accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex configuration concepts clearly and effectively
• Strong listening, collaboration, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with Client Services, Deployment, Benefits, Technology, EDI, clients, and implementation partners
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic and self‑starter mentality
• Must possess integrity, reliability, responsibility, strong organizational skills, and high attention to detail
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Expertise in Workday Benefits configuration and HCM Core functionality, with a strong focus on translating business requirements into effective system configurations. Proven ability to conduct thorough testing, troubleshoot issues, and maintain accurate documentation while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Workday Benefits Configuration
• Workday HCM Core Certification
• Workday Benefits Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Workday Configuration
• Benefits Plan Design
• System Testing
• Configuration Documentation
• Data Analysis
• Integration Troubleshooting
• Functional Test Scenarios
• Configuration Accuracy
• Business Requirements Translation
• Unit Testing

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Workday HCM Core Certification
• Workday Benefits Certification

Industry Keywords

• Benefits Administration
• SOC II Documentation
• Case Management Processes

Tools & Technologies

• Workday
• Benefits Technology Platforms
• EDI