Vermont State University · 1 day ago
Workday Business Process & Security Administrator (Remote Eligible, must work EST hours)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$73K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expVermont State University is seeking a Workday Business Process and Security Administrator. This role is responsible for configuring and optimizing business processes within the Workday platform while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance system functionality and ensure compliance.
AlumniEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Configure and maintain and optimize Workday business processes across HCM and/or Financials, including approval chains, condition rules, validations, notifications and routing logic
Evaluate existing workflows and partner with functional stakeholders to redesign processes that improve efficiency, compliance, and user experience
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve business process errors, alerts, and escalations, ensuring timely resolution and root‑cause analysis
Assess the downstream and cross‑module impacts of proposed configuration changes and system updates
Design, implement, and maintain tenant‑wide security architecture, including role‑based access, security groups, business process security policies, and domain permissions
Manage user provisioning and de‑provisioning processes in alignment with job responsibilities, separation procedures, and internal controls
Conduct regular audits of security roles and access to ensure compliance with institutional policy, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
Evaluate security implications of Workday releases, new features, and configuration changes, recommending mitigation strategies as needed
Design, build, and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and calculated fields to support operational and strategic decision‑making
Ensure data governance standards are upheld across business processes, reporting, and security configurations
Develop and maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and process artifacts to support audit readiness and knowledge transfer
Lead and support testing for Workday feature releases, patches, and enhancements, including regression testing and documentation of impacts
Create and deliver training materials and targeted guidance for functional administrators and end users related to business processes and security
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 2–4 years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise systems administration, ERP support, or business process management
At least 2+ years of hands-on Workday experience with business process configuration and/or security administration
Demonstrated experience managing role based security, business process frameworks, and internal controls in a complex organization
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
Workday certification(s) in HCM, Financials, Business Process Framework, or Security
Experience supporting Workday reporting, calculated fields, and EIBs
Experience in higher education, public sector, or unionized environments
Familiarity with audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements affecting HR and Finance systems
Company
Vermont State University
Vermont State University offers career-focused education accessible to students in Vermont and the region.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.8MKey Investors
U.S. Department of EducationNational Science FoundationNorthern Border Regional Commission
2025-07-09Grant· $6M
2024-09-26Grant· $1.8M
2024-01-31Grant
Leadership Team
Karry Booska
Assistant Director of Community Partnerships for Career Development
Oyibo Afoaku, Ph.D.
Chief Diversity Officer
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