Job location: Charlottesville, VA

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-09-11
Req: R0010333
The University of Virginia is seeking a Workday Functional Analyst for Payroll, Absence and Time. This vital role is designed to provide best in class service for Workday Payroll, Absence and Time functional modules. This incumbent is responsible for front-line product management and support. Through in-depth knowledge and experience, the Workday Analyst provides guidance to clients, including gathering and documenting business requirements, configuring to the business requirements and testing business process changes within the assigned functional module(s). The Workday Analyst will be responsible for rolling out new functionality in addition to fielding product-specific questions from customers and resolving problems. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with at least five or more years of relevant experience with the Workday platform and a strong analytical background in HR, Payroll, and Finance.

BUSINESS PROCESS ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNICAL WORKDAY CONFIGURATION – 35% - HIGH

Responsible for maintaining existing system configuration, designing new configuration and developing core expertise in business process configuration related to assigned function. Troubleshoots problems with business process configuration, approval workflows, assists integrations team in developing new integrations or troubleshooting known issues with existing integrations related to assigned function. Researches business processes and full process records to identify defects in configuration or process design. Maintains all documentation related to deployed business processes within assigned function. Collaborates with HCM Core analyst as needed on appropriate adjustments, corrections, or modifications to HCM business processes that touch assigned function. Transitions knowledge from SCI resource on assigned function before or during the transition period.

DATA DOMAIN EXPERTISE – 20% - HIGH
Develops deep expertise in the data structures and business objects related to assigned function, which includes expertise in identifying issues with data quality. Develops mitigation plans to address known issues with data quality. On the client’s behalf, works with the People Data team to develop custom reports, dashboards or scorecards based on client’s analytical needs.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS – 10% - HIGH

Develops a thorough understanding of the functional roadmap for assigned function as provided on Workday Community including functionality in the most current release as well as proposed functionality in the next feature release or a weekly service update. Develops written reports that highlights the main changes, impacts and touchpoints related to feature releases and weekly service updates. Develops an overall mastery in assigned function processes, best practices, transactions and familiarity with the operational and strategic needs of UVA’s assigned community of expertise.

TESTING & QUALITY ASSURANCE – 5% - HIGH

Responsible for the overall quality of the assigned functional product, which includes building and maintaining test cases, executing thorough testing in sandbox or implementation tenants prior to release to production. Actively participates in regression testing activities to support the successful introduction of new Workday releases to the UVA community. Partners with Workday technical training team to review functional module(s) to review and provide feedback on training content.

TOUCHPOINTS – 5% - AVERAGE

Familiar with all relevant touchpoints between assigned function and other HCM and Payroll modules. Provides Workday Governance Team with information related to a potential touchpoint conflict prior to deploying new functionality or modifying existing configuration.

CLIENT SUCCESS – 5% - HIGH

Serves as a consultant and liaison to the appropriate UVA HR functional departments (client). Provides guidance to clients, which includes gathering and documenting business requirements, preparing business cases and presenting to the Workday Governance Committee for consideration and prioritization. Fields assigned function questions from clients, troubleshoot and resolves operational problems, escalates to the Workday Governance Team when appropriate.

FEATURE RELEASE MANAGEMENT – 5% - HIGH

Fully evaluates available documentation on feature releases related to assigned function and delivers a presentation to the Workday Governance Team during the biannual feature release cycle (February and August). Recommends features and functionality for consideration on the approved UVA Workday roadmap.

WEEKLY SERVICE UPDATES – 5% - HIGH

Monitors weekly service updates to ensure minimal impact to configuration.

WORKDAY COMMUNITY – 5% - HIGH

Participates in Workday Community and leverages resources to remain current with assigned function. Recommends brainstorm submissions on Workday Community for assigned function Tracks and reports periodic progress on brainstorm submissions and recommends appropriate escalations.

NAMED SUPPORT CONTACT – 5% - AVERAGE

Named Support Contacts will be limited to a core group within the UVA Workday Team and will not be broadly assigned to all roles.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience: Five years of relevant experience with the Workday platform.

Licensure: None

The successful candidate will pass a background check. Process for External Applicants: Please apply through Workday, and search for ‘R0010333.' Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address). Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs,” and search for 'Workday Functional Analyst.’ Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address). Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the 'Resume' box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. Preference will be given to applications received by September 22, 2019 though the position is open until filled. For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Michele Jarman at emj2us@virginia.edu.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician’s Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.