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Workday Specialist

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.

But if you’re the kind of person who also cares about making an impact and serving our nation’s wounded warriors and their families, then you’re exactly the kind of person we’re looking for. When you join Wounded Warrior Project, you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At Wounded Warrior Project we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:

A flexible hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days’ work from home)
Full medical, dental and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
Competitive pay and performance incentives
A fun, mission focused and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) HRIS Specialist provides daily operational Workday human resources information system support to end-users, develops solutions for business problems, ensures data integrity, monitors existing integrations to ensure accuracy, tests system changes, prepares reports, and serves as functional and technical point-of-contact for end users.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support human resources information system (HRIS) ongoing life cycle development program, e.g., Workday, iCIMS, Skillsoft, Qualtrics.
Collaborate on end-to-end processes in Workday HCM, Compensation, Talent Management, Absence, Recruiting, and Reporting.
Leverage Workday’s functionality to improve, gain efficiencies, and enable new features for end users.
Configure core and advanced business processes. Recommend security improvements.
Conduct audits and resolve data integrity issues.
Identify design or process challenges and serve as advisor to end users.
Review, test, and implement HRIS system upgrades, new functionality, and fixes or patches.
Perform Workday functional activities, e.g., building calculated fields, report configuration, EIBs, and system audits.
Configure HR business processes and templates for business scenarios including benefits open enrollment, testing processes, and compliance with government regulations.
Customize user interface to ensure a streamlined, intuitive, and consistent approach, e.g., look, feel, voice, brand, terminology.
Write, test, and maintain reports utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Develop standard reports for ongoing HR needs and requirements based on HR leadership requests.
Document processes and results. Advise on enhancements to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain current and accurate HRIS SOPs.
Collaborate with functional and technical staff. Support integrations and improve processes and efficiencies.
On a limited basis, partner and assist with monitoring integrations to ensure the accuracy of the inbound or outbound information.
Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Demonstrated understanding of the human resources function.
Demonstrated working knowledge of human resources information systems, e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft, Oracle.
Demonstrated understanding of HRIS database design, structure, functions, and processes.
Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking skills and analytical skills in problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to translate data requests into useful reports and dashboards.
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into systematic processes.
Good project management skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently manage projects.
Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office, especially Excel with expertise in data manipulation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse team members and build effective working relationships with team members.
Strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities and complete assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding working environment.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate problems and identifying creative, innovative solutions.
High energy level. Self-starter; willing to take initiative.
Unequivocal commitment to the highest standards of personal and business ethics and conduct.
Mission-driven, guided by core values, and a pleasure to work with.

EXPERIENCE

Requirements:

Minimum of three years of experience working with human resources information systems (HRIS).
Comparable information technology experience, training, or certification may be considered in lieu of direct HRIS experience.

Preferences:

Experience with Workday HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Management, Absence, Security and Reporting, Recruiting.

EDUCATION

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, operations, business, human resources, or relevant field. Equivalent combination of applicable education, training, certification, and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Requirements:

None

Preferences:

Workday PRO certification.
Human Resource Information Professional (HRIP).

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

General office environment; temperature controlled.
Sitting for extended periods.
Up to 10% travel.

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Wounded Warrior Project® is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note:
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