Human Resources Information System Consultant

Job Title: Workday Configurator - Benefits & Leave of Absence (LOA)

Location: Remote (Central Time Zone Hours)

Salary Range: $80K-$100K

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is seeking a skilled Workday professional to support the ongoing administration and enhancement of Benefits and Leave of Absence processes within Workday. This role offers the opportunity to partner with HR, Payroll, and operational teams to improve system functionality, streamline workflows, and support a positive employee experience through effective HR technology solutions.

Job Description:

The Workday Configurator will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing Workday Benefits and Leave of Absence functionality. This individual will serve as a key resource for system configuration, troubleshooting, reporting, testing, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically proficient, and experienced working with stakeholders to deliver scalable Workday solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain Benefits and Absence functionality within Workday, including eligibility requirements, benefit plans, leave programs, and accrual tracking.

• Support open enrollment activities and ongoing benefits and leave administration processes.

• Develop and modify workflows, business rules, notifications, and approval paths to support business requirements.

• Partner with external vendors to support integrations and data exchanges related to benefits and leave programs.

• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and calculated fields to support operational and strategic decision-making.

• Conduct testing activities for system enhancements, updates, and releases.

• Research and resolve system-related issues while recommending process improvements.

• Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established policies and regulations.

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for system optimization.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Workday configuration experience.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting Workday Benefits and Leave of Absence modules.

• Strong understanding of Workday business processes, reporting capabilities, and security concepts.

• Experience supporting benefits enrollment, leave administration, and vendor-connected solutions.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship management abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.

Perks:

• 100% remote work environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to critical HR systems and process improvements.

• Exposure to Workday reporting, integrations, configuration, and optimization projects.

• Collaborative and supportive team culture.

• Career growth opportunities within HR technology and systems administration.