Workday Configurator & Integrations Specialist

The Christman Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company in Lansing, MI is seeking a Workday Functional Analyst to configure and optimize Workday modules, translate requirements into configurations, and partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT. You will build integrations, support system lifecycle, and ensure data quality while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.

Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years Workday experience required; strong problem solving, communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, software, engineering, business, or related fields.
• 3–5 years' experience as a Workday Functional Analyst or similar role.
• Strong Workday integrations expertise.
• Ability to translate business requirements into Workday configurations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Project management experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Configure and enhance Workday modules (HCM, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Financials) based on business requirements.
• Translate stakeholder needs into scalable workflows, configurations, and data structures.
• Support security design, data governance, and system integrity through audits and analysis.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and documentation.
• Advise on integration design, including feasibility, risks, and system impacts.
• Partner with SMEs and business leaders across HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT throughout the full system lifecycle.
• Act as a technical liaison between internal teams and external vendors.
• Support system releases, enhancements, and ongoing optimization.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to system functionality.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date system documentation.
• Build and support Workday integrations using Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, APIs, and Web Services.
• Troubleshoot integration issues and provide ongoing system support (break/fix, monitoring, incident management).
• Translate functional requirements into technical solutions and specifications.
• Support testing efforts (unit and integration) and ensure solutions perform as designed.
• Analyze system updates and recommend improvements to reporting and integrations.
• Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, user-friendly way.
• Support project planning, risk mitigation, and implementation efforts.
• Design and maintain ETL processes and data flows.
• Optimize system performance using knowledge of data architecture, interfaces, and databases.
• Assess downstream impacts of system changes and integrations.

Skills

Workday

Integrations

Data governance

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software, Engineering, Business Administration or related disciplines

Job description

The Christman Company in Lansing, MI is seeking a Workday Functional Analyst to configure and optimize Workday modules, translate requirements into configurations, and partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT. You will build integrations, support system lifecycle, and ensure data quality while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.

Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years Workday experience required; strong problem solving, communication and project management skills are essential.