People Systems Administrator, Workday

Vanta

People Systems Administrator owning Workday configuration across HR, payroll, benefits, and absence. Improving systems and employee experience at Vanta, a trust management platform company.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $149,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Workday platform design and configuration, with a strong focus on Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and Absence modules. Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions while ensuring compliance and effective change management.

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Workday ConfigurationCore HCM ExpertisePayroll Module KnowledgeBenefits Module KnowledgeChange Management

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Hard Skills

Workday AdministrationBusiness Process FrameworkSecurity ConfigurationCondition RulesCalculated FieldsSystem Integration AnalysisRegression TestingAudit Compliance DesignData HandlingTechnical Solution Translation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsExceptional CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Workday PlatformAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday Certification

Industry Keywords

HRISPeople SystemsChange ControlStakeholder CommunicationTraining and Enablement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design and configuration of the Workday platform
Lead configurations across Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, and Time Tracking, including business processes, security groups, condition rules, and calculated fields
Serve as the primary technical expert for Workday enhancements
Partner with People, Payroll, Finance, IT, and Legal to gather requirements and translate business problems into scalable system solutions
Build administration frameworks and standards for security role design, tenant and environment management, change control, testing protocols, and documentation
Design reusable, scalable solutions
Own change management, including stakeholder communications, training, enablement, and adoption measurement
Analyze Workday processes, integrations, and user interfaces to identify inefficiencies
Review Workday release notes, assess feature impact, conduct regression testing, implement new functionality, and own release communication and prioritization
Identify and proactively solve manual work across People Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in HRIS/People Systems, including significant hands-on Workday configuration and administration
Demonstrated depth in at least one Workday module: Payroll, Benefits, or Absence, with working knowledge of the other two and how they interact
Workday certification preferred
Strong command of the Workday business process framework, security configuration, condition rules, and calculated fields
Proven experience owning complex systems initiatives end to end
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
Track record of handling confidential employee data with care
Experience designing systems that meet audit and compliance requirements
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employer sponsorship
Open to using AI to amplify skills and strengthen work
Curiosity, willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
Health & wellness stipend
Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
Family planning benefits
Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
Flexible PTO policy
80 hours of Sick Time
11 company-paid holidays
Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events