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Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency · 8 hours ago

Workday HCM Configuration Analyst

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is seeking a Workday HCM Configuration Analyst to support their human resource and payroll operations. This role will involve configuration management, process optimization, and testing coordination within the Workday HCM platform, acting as a bridge between HR/Payroll and IT to ensure effective system configuration and operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Manage and maintain configuration of Workday HCM modules (e.g., Core HCM, Talent, Recruiting & Onboarding, Compensation/Advanced Compensation, Benefits (CCB), Payroll – US, Pennsylvania only, Time Tracking, Absence, and Learning Management/Extended Learning)
Support enhancements, business process changes, and new module implementations in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Troubleshoot configuration issues and work with Workday Support or internal teams to resolve them
Analyze current HCM processes and identify opportunities for optimization and automation within Workday
Recommend and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
Collaborate with stakeholders to re-engineer workflows and streamline HCM operations
Coordinate and manage end-to-end testing activities, including test plan creation, user acceptance testing (UAT), regression testing, and issue tracking
Ensure changes and enhancements meet business requirements and maintain data integrity
Work closely with QA, HR, Payroll, and IT to validate new configurations or updates
Serve as a liaison between HR/Payroll, IT, and external vendors to ensure alignment and transparency
Document requirements, changes, configurations, and user guides
Provide training and support to end-users as needed

Qualification

Workday HCM ConfigurationHCM Processes UnderstandingTesting CoordinationWorkday Report WritingChange ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunicationProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in HR, HR Management, Payroll Administration, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field
Experience as a Business Analyst or similar role supporting Workday HCM
Strong understanding of HCM processes and Workday HCM modules
Experience with Workday configuration, report writing (Workday Reports or Prism), and security roles
Demonstrated ability to manage testing cycles and coordinate across teams
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Relevant professional experience (2-5 years)

Preferred

Workday certification(s) in HCM or related modules
Experience with change management and HR/Payroll system implementation projects
Familiarity with project management and testing tools

Company

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

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PHFA is the Commonwealth of PA's leading provider of capital for affordable homes and apartments.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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