Workday Techno-Functional Analyst

GFT is seeking a Workday Techno-Functional Analyst to join our IT Services Team! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in any of the following offices: Mechanicsburg, PA; Valley Forge, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Owings Mills, PA; Kansas City, MO; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; or Houston, TX.

TheGFT Strategic Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Office Operations, IT Services and Marketing & Communications, are essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations. Strategic Services is part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services.

What you’ll be challenged to do: We are seeking a skilled Workday Techno-Functional Analyst with hands-on experience to support, configure, and optimize our Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) platform. This role will be part of the Information Technology team and partner closely with the Human Resources to ensure Workday processes align with business needs, deliver accurate data, and provide excellent employee experience.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Configure, maintain, and support Workday HCM modules such as Core HCM, Business Process Framework (BPF), Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, and Reporting
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday HCM functionality and best practices
• Support HR business processes including hires, job changes, terminations, and reorganizations
• Design, build, and maintain custom reports, calculated fields, and dashboards
• Troubleshoot and resolve Workday issues, ensuring timely and accurate solutions
• Partner with HR and functional stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions
• Support testing efforts for Workday updates, releases, and new configurations
• Maintain system documentation, configuration guides, and process workflows
• Assist with data audits, validations, and compliance-related activities
• Participate in Workday biannual releases by reviewing features, evaluating impacts, and implementing enhancements

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of Workday HCM experience in a functional or technical-functional role
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting Core HCM Payroll and Benefits
• Experience creating Workday reports (advanced, matrix, composite preferred)
• Strong understanding of HR processes and data structures
• Ability to analyze requirements and recommend scalable Workday solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What we prefer you bring:

• Workday HCM Certification(s)
• Experience with additional modules such as Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, or Absence
• Exposure to Workday integrations or EIBs
• Experience supporting Workday in a production enterprise environment
• Prior experience participating in Workday implementations or major enhancements

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Sponsorship not offered for this role.

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA; Valley Forge, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Owings Mills, PA; Kansas City, MO; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; or Houston, TXCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time