
HRIS Specialist
Aderant
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Administer and configure Workday across core modules including HCM, Compensation, Recruiting & Onboarding, Absence, Business Process Framework, and Security
- Support readiness for future modules such as Payroll and Global Absence Management
- Configure and maintain business processes and security roles within established governance
- Execute configuration changes with strong system discipline, including testing and validation in Sandbox prior to production deployment
- Lead bi-annual Workday releases, including review of release notes, adoption planning, testing, documentation, and rollout of selected features
- Track and assess upcoming Workday enhancements for future implementation
- Support demos, communications, and knowledge sharing related to new functionality
- Partner with HRIS and Data Analytics teams to support reporting, dashboards, and data needs across day-to-day operations and annual projects
- Build, test, and load EIBs; support data audits, reconciliations, and issue resolution as required
- Own and maintain documentation for configurations, annual processes, and system enhancements
- Develop knowledge articles, training materials, and short demos to support HR partners and end users
- Collaborate closely with HR, IT, and business partners while adhering to governance and escalation paths
Requirements
- 2–4 years of hands-on Workday administration experience
- Direct hands-on experience configuring, testing, and implementing Workday
- Experience working in a production Workday tenant
- Business Process Framework Module-specific configuration
- Security framework concepts
- Custom reporting, calculated fields
- EIBs and data loads
- Solid understanding of general technology concepts and system lifecycle
- Comfortable using Workday Community as a primary research and troubleshooting resource
- Strong respect for testing, validation, and change management standards
- High attention to detail and follow-through
- Professional and solutions-focused mindset
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Workday administrationWorkday configurationBusiness Process FrameworkSecurity framework conceptsCustom reportingCalculated fieldsEIBsData loadsTestingValidation
Soft Skills
Attention to detailFollow-throughProfessional mindsetSolutions-focused mindsetCollaborationCommunicationKnowledge sharingDocumentationChange managementAdoption planning