WESTAT Hiring for Workday HRIS Specialist (Hybrid or Virtual Work Arrangement) at Rockville, MD Full Time

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat’s research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.

The Workday/HRIS Specialist provides support in troubleshooting and resolving system issues, monitoring system performance, answering end user questions and partnering with functional and regional teams to deliver enhancements to Workday. Recommends and executes key system improvements through configuration, customization, and fit-gap analysis, vendor partnership and issue escalation. Creates functional/technical specifications, as well as test cases and scripts. The role requires knowledge of various Workday modules (HCM data and organizational structures, Compensation, Talent Management and Learning), advanced report creation, integration support, business process design and configuration and data management.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise around optimizing and streamlining the HRIS eco-system
• Participate in HRIS projects from start to finish while understanding business needs, system requirements and manage the projects to achieve target scope and delivery deadline
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to gain deep understanding of process and pain points
• Lead and/or participate in change management efforts for business-critical Workday processes and to make Workday the primary system of record for all employee data
• Perform analysis of existing business processes, technical design, identify and evaluate possible re-configuration/ solutions in response to business issues and challenges
• Execute daily maintenance activities including but not limited to role assignments, security audits, organization set, etc.
• Provide appropriate design documentation related and testing plans/scripts, interface development
• Work with HR teams to ensure data integrity through audits and proper timely documentation
• Provide user support, process mapping/documentation and training for system enhancements and processing procedures
• Create, maintain and support a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools; assist in development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs
• Responsible for delivery of training on the system for all stakeholders and users to ensure adoption and understanding
• Assist with Workday bi-annual releases
• Offer technical solutions to gain process efficiency and improve data integrity across various systems
• Maintain awareness of current trends in HR technology and understand statutory and regulatory requirements affecting all aspects of HR systems

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5+ years of HRIS experience, and past work with Workday required
• Knowledge of Workday business process configuration a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Functional understanding of core HR business terminology and practices
• Strong understanding of business processes and data maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to quickly adapt to learn new systems
• Excellent analytical and technical skills with a high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated strong customer focus
• Process-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with team members, colleagues and managers

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Holiday Leave

Professional Development

Health Advocate

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Accident Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Protecting the health and safety of our employees and survey participants is a top priority for Westat. As a federal government contractor, Westat will require Westat staff, regardless of work location, to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire and to follow all safety protocols, subject to approved accommodations under applicable law.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Career Area

Administrative

Pay Range

85-100k

Bonus Eligibility

Yes