Workday System Analyst

University of Findlay; United States; Remote; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Findlay is seeking a full-time Workday System Analyst for a 12-month assignment. The role provides programming, business process development, reporting, and integration support for Workday, plus documentation and presentations for end users and team members.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Business Process Owners to define requirements, design test plans, and support bi-annual release activities, while ensuring data security and master data integrity across

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 1 year Workday experience or related training.

Aufgaben

• Serve as main Workday contact and SME for modules.
• Coordinate with BPOs to prioritize workload.
• Develop requirements, design test plans, and support Workday changes.
• Prepare training materials and communications for end users and team members.
• Lead bi-annual release readiness and testing with the team.
• Ensure data security and master data integrity across systems.

Kenntnisse

Workday

Business processes

Reporting

Analytics

Documentation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

This posting is for a full-time, 12-month, exempt position. This position will serve as a Workday system analyst at the University of Findlay. The successful candidate will provide programming, business process development, reporting, integration, and analytical support services for Workday. Additionally, they will organize, analyze, and present business process flows, requirements, test plans, communication plans in written documents, graphics, tables, diagrams, and oral presentations for both end users and Workday team members. This is a full-time position that is expected to assist in both the implementation of Workday as well as support long term.

Essential Functions

1. Primary contact for all issues and requests related to Workday. Provide Workday and subject matter expertise - organizing around module functionally and providing a holistic view of the process.


2. Keep current with Workday requests and coordinate with Business Process Owners (BPOs) to prioritize the workload.


3. Assist in resolving User How To questions and coordinate with BPOs to maintain/develop support materials (Job aids, FAQs, etc.)


4. Facilitate the Governance Process as it relates to Workday changes.


5. Coordinate with the Governance Process as overlap and need is identified.


6. Keep up to date on Workday functionality and training through proactive review, analysis during requirements and design as well as formal education.


7. Work with stakeholders and BPOs to develop requirements for design and implementation of Workday changes.


8. Assist with the design (and execution where needed) of testing scenarios.


9. Develop and maintain awareness of data security and comply with policies and procedures.


10. Coordinate feature/function cases with Workday support and Office Hours.


11. Assist in documenting requirements for Workday reports and developing reports as requested.


12. Maintain master data configuration ensuring master data sync between Workday and other systems.


13. Lead Workday bi-annual release readiness and testing activities in conjunction with Change & Release manager, fellow Workday System Analysts and Functional Leads.


14. Relentlessly pursue operational excellence in their space as well as impacting areas.


15. Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required. Must be capable of using advanced analysis, planning, and collaboration and leadership skills to develop and implement solutions.


16. Critical thinking skills to seek solutions is a must.


17. Communication and Collaboration Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills ability to express thoughts to others in a manner that are clear, concise, and confident, yet always remaining open to ideas.


18. Candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic internal and external communications, advocacy, and engagement plans and execution of those plans.


19. Identifying training needs by evaluating organizational change, translating requirements into trainings, building training programs, preparing training plans and execution of said plans.


20. Candidate will be committed to working in a collaborative team environment with the ability to come up with creative solutions.


21. Ability to encourage individual thinking that aligns with our cultural design is critical. Must be accurate, timely and be able to draw conclusions from data.


22. Technical Knowledge: Must be skilled in all Microsoft Office products and capable of gaining proficiency in the software used within the department.


23. Perform all other duties deemed appropriate for the position.


24. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies Knowledge of:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients.


• Ability to accurately collect information to understand and assess the client’s needs and situation.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Ability to prioritize workload and provide timely follow-up and resolution.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects.


• Advanced Excel skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

There are no supervisory responsibilities required for this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time 12-month position. This position can be remote but travel to campus will be required at times.

Travel

Travel Travel will be required if a remote worker. This will be determined and coordinated with Supervisor. A valid US Drivers’ license with a safe driving record is required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.


• A minimum of one year of Workday experience, consulting, or training.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience with data analytics, reading and making recommendations based on analysis.


• Project management experience, taking a concept from ideation through execution alongside other team members.

The University of Findlay is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

It is the university's policy to prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to their race, sex (including gender identity/expression), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military or sexual orientation.

Diversity Statement University of Findlay cultivates the potential within each student through academic excellence, transformative experiences and a supportive community that is grounded in the Christian faith.

The University is known not only for science, health professions, animal science and equestrian studies programs, but also for cultivating the next generation of business leaders, educators and innovative thinkers through a dedication to experiential learning, both in and outside of the classroom.

Established in 1882 through a joint partnership between the Churches of God, General Counsel and the city of Findlay, the University of Findlay has 80+ majors leading to baccalaureate degrees and offers 12 master’s degrees, a doctor of pharmacy, a doctor of education, a doctor of education in school psychology, a doctor of physical therapy and a doctor of occupational therapy.

More than 3,700 students are enrolled at Findlay. In addition, our faculty and staff strive to create a supportive community in which our students grow and find their path to a meaningful life and productive career.

As a member of the city of Findlay, you will have the opportunity to be a part of the top ranked micropolitan community in the United States. Our small city offers so much to professionals like yourself, including a robust business climate, active downtown, and top-rated schools and parks.

For more information on the University of Findlay, visit http://www.findlay.edu.