Workday Functional Analyst

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Workday Functional Analyst to configure and optimize Workday HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and Financials while translating business needs into scalable technical solutions.

You will design and maintain integrations (Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, APIs) and collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and vendors across the full system lifecycle. A Workday certification and 3–5 years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as listed in the requirements
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Workday Functional Analyst or similar role
• Deep technical expertise in Workday integrations and business processes
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills translating business needs into technical solutions
• Workday certified; familiarity with Workday data security best practices

Responsibilities

• Configure and enhance Workday modules based on business requirements
• Translate stakeholder needs into scalable Workday workflows and data structures
• Support security design, data governance, and system integrity through audits and analysis
• Develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and documentation
• Advise on integration design including feasibility, risks, and system impacts
• Partner with SMEs and leaders across HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT throughout the lifecycle
• Act as a technical liaison between internal teams and external vendors
• Support system releases, enhancements, and ongoing optimization
• Translate functional requirements into technical solutions and specifications
• Support testing efforts (unit and integration) and ensure solutions perform as designed
• Design and maintain ETL processes and data flows
• Optimize system performance using data architecture, interfaces, and databases
• Assess downstream impacts of system changes and integrations

Skills

Workday Configuration

Workday Integrations

Data Governance

Project Management

Workday Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Information Technology, CS, Engineering, Business

Tools

Workday Studio

EIBs

Core Connectors

APIs

Web Services

Job description

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software, Engineering, Business Administration or related disciplines
• (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a Workday Functional Analyst or similar Workday configuration role
• Deep technical expertise in Workday integrations and business processes
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Experience in project management and strategic planning OR equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
• Workday certified
• Familiarity with compliance and best practices in Workday data security.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in configuring and enhancing Workday modules, including HCM, Compensation, Payroll, and Financials, while effectively translating stakeholder needs into scalable solutions. Possesses strong analytical skills to support system integrity, data governance, and integration design.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Workday Configuration
• Workday Integrations
• Data Governance
• Project Management
• Workday Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Workday HCM
• Workday Payroll
• Workday Financials
• Workday Benefits
• Integration Design
• ETL ProcessesData Architecture
• Reporting and Dashboards
• Technical Specifications
• System Optimization

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Workday Certified

Industry Keywords

• Data Security Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement
• System Integrity
• Audit Analysis
• Risk Mitigation

Tools & Technologies

• Workday Studio
• EIBs
• Core Connectors
• APIs
• Web Services