Workday Technical Specialist

Oberlin College Development; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oberlin College is seeking a Workday Technical Specialist to lead configuration and build of Workday during the Banner-to-Cloud transition. You will own HR and Finance configurations, security, and core setup, ensuring scalable, secure outcomes aligned with institutional priorities.

The role collaborates with analysts and integration specialists to design, test, and deploy robust Workday solutions; a strong foundation in security and data governance is essential, as is experience in higher

Qualifications

• Three years of hands-on Workday configuration in higher education.
• Strong expertise in Workday security and business process framework.
• Translate business requirements into technical Workday configurations.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement Workday processes, security models, and core functionality; own system configuration.
• Translate requirements into scalable Workday configurations; provide technical direction with teams.
• Design and configure Workday security roles, domains, and access models with data governance.
• Collaborate with Integration Specialists to align with Banner, OnBase, CRM integrations.
• Lead testing cycles and ensure deployment readiness across units.
• Refine configurations for performance, usability, and maintainability following best practices.

Skills

Workday configuration

HCM & Finance

Higher education experience

Security configuration

Business process framework

Requirements translation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, business, or related field

Job description

Overview

CIT invites applications for the position of Workday Technical Specialist, a key role in Oberlin’s ERP Optimization Initiative. This role is the primary technical expert responsible for configuring and building the Workday platform during the transition from Banner to a modern cloud-based ERP. Reports to the Director of Enterprise Applications and is responsible for the configuration, design, and technical build of Workday across Human Resources and Finance. The role translates business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable Workday configurations, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and Workday best practices. The Workday Technical Specialist collaborates with functional leads, business analysts, and integration specialists, owning configuration integrity including business processes, security, and core platform setup. This role operates at the intersection of configuration, architecture, and integration to ensure Workday is built correctly from the start with a strong technical foundation for long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Workday Configuration & Build Ownership: Design, configure, and implement Workday business processes, security models, and core system functionality; serve as the primary owner of system configuration; establish configuration standards that support scalability and maintainability.
• Technical Solution Design: Translate functional requirements into efficient, scalable Workday configurations; provide technical direction to minimize rework; partner with Business Analysts and functional teams to ensure alignment between business needs and system capabilities.
• Security & Data Configuration: Design and configure Workday security roles, domains, and access models; align configurations with institutional policies and data governance standards; maintain proper structuring of sensitive HR and financial data.
• Integration Alignment: Work with Integration Specialists to ensure Workday configurations align with integration requirements across systems such as Banner, OnBase, CRM, and other enterprise platforms; provide input into integration design for compatibility; ensure data structures support reliable data exchange.
• Testing & System Validation: Lead configuration aspects of testing cycles (unit, integration, user acceptance) and ensure configurations are validated, consistent, and ready for deployment; collaborate with the project team to resolve defects and ensure system quality.
• Configuration Quality & Continuous Improvement: Refine configurations to improve performance, usability, and maintainability; identify and correct issues early; apply Workday best practices for a sustainable design.
• Success Measures: High-quality, scalable configurations aligned with best practices; minimal rework due to upfront design; robust security and data models; reliable integrations and reporting; strong testing and go-live readiness; maintainable system foundation.

Qualifications

• Required: Three (3) years of hands-on experience configuring Workday (HCM & Finance) in higher education; strong expertise in Workday business process framework and security configuration; ability to translate functional requirements into technical configurations; attention to detail; Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, or related field.
• Desired: Experience implementing Workday in higher education or complex organizations; experience working with integration teams; familiarity with data governance and security frameworks; experience supporting large-scale ERP implementations.

Certifications

• Workday Pro Security Certification
• Additional certifications in Workday Integrations, Reporting, or Business Process Configuration are a plus.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Excellence: Oberlin College is committed to creating and sustaining a vibrant, welcoming community where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and where every member has an equal opportunity to learn, work, and contribute based on talents, skills, and merit. We value a campus environment that embraces diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The College adheres to applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminate in employment, admissions, or educational programs. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and equal opportunity to apply. The Office for Institutional Equity supports a fair, compliant, and inclusive workplace and learning environment.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents: Resume, List of References
Optional Documents: Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

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Contact and Location

Office of Human Resources
Oberlin College
173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin OH 44074

Website: http://new.oberlin.edu/office/human-resources/

Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone] | Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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