Workday Configuration Specialist

2 days ago

Des Moines, Iowa, United States State of Iowa Full time
Job Description

Are you passionate about human capital management systems and eager to make a meaningful impact on a large-scale workforce? The State of Iowa's Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE) is seeking a talented Workday Configuration Specialist to join our dynamic team.

This role offers the opportunity to work with top-of-the-line Workday HRIS technology to support nearly 18,000 users across Iowa. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and excel at solving complex configuration challenges, this could be the perfect position for you.

About Us

The DAS-HRE provides centralized human resources programs and services to state agencies, with a mission to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and qualified workforce. We offer critical support to agencies in delivering services to the people of Iowa while administering essential employee benefits programs for state employees and their families.

Position Overview

As a Workday Configuration Specialist, you will play a key role in configuring, testing, and maintaining multiple Workday modules, including Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Learning, and Compensation. You'll use your expertise to evaluate system requirements, recommend enhancements, and implement configuration updates that improve system efficiency and ensure a seamless user experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze and understand end-to-end Workday system behavior.
  • Solve complex configuration challenges and recommend improvements.
  • Implement and test system updates for the various Workday modules.
  • Provide security access to users, ensuring appropriate system permissions.
  • Interpret and apply administrative rules, policies, and procedures for routine and non-routine situations to ensure the system is working correctly.
  • Act as the champion and primary source of product support for all Workday users.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and research new features in Workday.
Ideal Candidate Attributes:
  • Workday experience (preferred), with prior Workday configuration expertise.
  • Strong customer service skills to support internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, while also being resourceful and action-oriented.
  • Ability to work efficiently under shifting project priorities while managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision and varied time constraints.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Location and Hours:

This is a hybrid position based in downtown Des Moines, IA. You'll have the flexibility to work from our office as well as remotely. The position follows a Monday to Friday schedule, 40 hours per week.

Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave with no limits on sick leave accrual.
  • Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
  • Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
  • Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
  • Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
  • Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

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