Workday Data Administrator

Hudson Valley Credit Union; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base & Variable Pay Structures

Paid Personal, Holiday & Volunteer PTO

Professional Development & Training

Student Loan Repayment & Tuition Reimb

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) with Employer Match

Life, Disability Insurance

Discounted Loan Rates & Fees

Job summary

Hudson Valley Credit Union is seeking a Workday Administrator to oversee configuration, optimization, and daily support of the Workday Financials platform including Accounting Center, Prism, and Adaptive Planning. You will partner with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and other lines of business to ensure regulatory compliance and operational readiness.

The role requires a Workday Financials certification and at least 5 years of Workday experience, plus a background in financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; minimum experience in Finance, Accounting, IS, Data Engineering, or related field
• Workday Financials certification(s) required
• Minimum 5 years experience with Workday Financials
• Minimum 3 years experience in Financial Services

Responsibilities

• Serve as a functional expert and daily data administrator for Workday Financials modules
• Configure, maintain, and test Workday business processes and integrations
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues with internal partners or Workday support
• Support design and deployment of system enhancements, releases, and new features
• Assist month end, quarter end, and year end close tasks via Workday configuration

Skills

Workday Financials

Data administration

System configuration

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

Workday Financials Certification

Job description

Overview

Hudson Valley Credit Union is currently recruiting for the position of Workday Administrator. Primary Function: Responsible for the configuration, optimization, and day‑to‑day support of the Workday Financials platform, including Accounting Center, Prism, and Adaptive Planning. This role supports Workday Financials, partnering with Accounting, Reporting, Treasury, FP&A, and other lines of business to ensure the system supports operational needs, compliance requirements, and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a functional expert and daily data administrator for Workday Financials, including Accounting Center, Prism, and Adaptive Planning modules.Configure, maintain, and test Workday business processes, workflows, system access, and system integrations related to financial operations.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage resolution through internal partners or Workday support.
• Supports the design and deployment of system enhancements, releases, and new features to ensure the credit union leverages best in class Workday functionality.
• Support month end, quarter end, and year end close tasks through Workday configuration and troubleshooting.
• Ensure Workday financial data integrity, system compliance, and alignment with accounting policies and regulatory requirements relevant to credit unions.
• Create, maintain, and document Workday user guides, workflows, and training materials for system users across the credit union.
• Liaison with other departments across the Credit Union including IT, Banking Division, Risk, Operations, and others to ensure Finance data needs are being met.
• Work to support department KPIs.
• Serve as cross-functional backup for Finance Data Specialist.
• Adhere to all Credit Union policies, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements. Participate in all required and recommended training and development including, but not limited to, Bank Secrecy Act training (BSA) and demonstrate attained knowledge. Participate on Credit Union teams, projects and strategic initiatives when the opportunity arises. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
• Embrace and apply HVCU’s guiding principles to all activities and responsibilities. This includes the Credit Union’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, Employee and Member Value Propositions, Sales and Service Model, and commitment to Lean Six Sigma practices. Support the Credit Union’s initiatives by demonstrating teamwork and professionalism.
• Responsible for regular and predictable attendance including punctuality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years equivalent experience for each undergraduate year not completed; undergraduate degree cannot substitute for minimum number of years of experience required in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field required
• Advanced degree a plus
• Workday Financials certification(s) required
• Minimum 5 Years Experience with Workday Financials required
• Minimum 3 Year Experience in Financial Services required

Why Choose HVCU?

Join a team where your growth matters. At Hudson Valley Credit Union, we offer a supportive, community-focused culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful impact. Come be part of a Great Place to Work!

Employee Perks

• Base & Variable Pay Structures
• Paid Personal, Holiday & Volunteer Time Off
• Professional Development & Training
• Student Loan Repayment & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) With Employer Match & Non-Elective Employer Contribution
• Life, Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurances
• Discounted Loan Rates & Fees

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union is an AA/EEO employer committed to equal opportunity and employee diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.