Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Veeam Software is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient. They are seeking a Workday Application Administrator to optimize Workday, manage HRIS initiatives, and partner with HR teams to deliver scalable solutions aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday and additional applications in the Benefits, Time tracking, and absence areas, providing strategic guidance and hands-on support
• Lead and manage complex HRIS initiatives, including enhancements, new functionality rollouts, and cross-functional integrations
• Own the end-to-end configuration and optimization of Workday business processes, security roles, calculated fields, custom reports, EIBs, and scheduled releases
• Partner with HR teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to define system roadmaps, prioritize enhancements, and deliver scalable solutions aligned with business goals
• Analyze and document business requirements, process flows, and system impacts; produce high-quality documentation including functional specs, SOPs, and training materials
• Ensure data integrity through robust audit processes, validation routines, and proactive monitoring of system performance
• Lead testing efforts including scenario creation, test execution, defect tracking, and stakeholder sign-off
• Mentor junior analysts and HR teams on Workday capabilities, best practices, and change management
• Continuously evaluate system usage and identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased adoption
• Stay current with Workday releases and industry trends, proactively recommending enhancements and innovations

Skills

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities across global teams
• High attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working independently or in virtual teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and influence outcomes without direct authority
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions
• Experience working across time zones and with remote leadership
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks including GDPR and SOX
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday, including configuration and support of Talent & Performance and Core HCM modules
• Proven experience gathering business requirements and translating them into scalable Workday solutions
• Deep understanding of Workday architecture including business objects, organizations, tenant setup, and integrations
• 7+ years of experience with HR systems and tools, including project management and system lifecycle methodologies (Agile/Waterfall)
• Experience leading HRIS projects from concept to deployment, including vendor coordination and budget oversight
• Familiarity with global HR processes and data governance standards

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays including 4 global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares
• Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day
• Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via our Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time
• AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost
• Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options
• Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting
• Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning

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