Workday Module Lead

The Workday Application Specialist is a critical role within AML RightSource, responsible for serving as the subject matter expert for a specific Workday module (e.G., Human Resources, Payroll, Recruitment, Benefits, and others).

Reporting to the Workday Architect / Manager, this role ensures the optimal configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of their assigned Workday module to support the organization’s operational and strategic objectives.

The Workday Application Specialist collaborates with business stakeholders, the Workday administration team, and cross-functional teams to gather and translate business requirements into effective module-specific configurations, ensuring seamless functionality and process efficiency.

This role drives module-specific issue resolution, supports system upgrades, and implements changes to maximize the value of their designated Workday module while maintaining alignment with the overall Workday architecture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary expert for a designated Workday module (e.G., Human Resources, Payroll, Recruitment, Benefits), maintaining deep knowledge of its functionality, configuration options, and best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and the Workday Architect / Manager to gather and analyze module-specific business requirements, translating them into effective configurations and solutions.
• Implement, configure, and maintain the assigned Workday module to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and alignment with organizational needs.
• Oversee and document all changes made within the assigned module, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and the overall Workday architecture.
• Manage and resolve module-specific issues reported through the Workday ticketing system, troubleshooting errors, documenting solutions, and escalating complex issues to the Workday Architect / Manager as needed.
• Support module-specific aspects of system upgrades, including testing, validation, and user communication to ensure seamless transitions and minimal disruption.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes within the assigned module, recommending and implementing enhancements to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Work closely with the Workday administration team, HR Workstream, Technical Workstream, Recruiting, and IT Operations to ensure module-specific solutions align with broader system goals.
• Maintain and update module-specific data and configurations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and licensing requiremen
• Identify and implement module-specific automation opportunities to streamline processes and reduce manual effort.
• Provide guidance and training to end-users and team members on the functionality and best practices of the assigned Workday module.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors, as directed by the Workday Architect / Manager, to support module-specific implementations or integrations.
• Support module-specific data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures to ensure system reliability and compliance with organizational standards.
• Recommend module-specific functional and technical solutions to enhance the assigned Workday module’s performance and alignment with business needs.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications