Senior Workday Analyst
Job Posting Title:
Senior Workday Analyst----
Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
AUSTIN, TX----
Job Details:
General Notes
As part of UT Dell Medical School's transformation into a world-class academic health enterprise, we are launching an Enterprise Human Capital Management (HCM) transformation centered on Workday, beginning in Fall 2026. To support this implementation, we are recruiting HR and technology professionals who will help design, implement, and optimize Workday. This is a unique opportunity to build the foundational HR technology platform that will support the future University of Texas Dell Medical Center and the broader academic health enterprise.
We are hiring two Senior Workday Analysts through this posting, with each position supporting a different functional area of the Workday implementation:
HCM-focused position: Core HCM and related functionality, including organizational/job structures, staffing, recruiting, compensation/merit, performance, and other employee lifecycle processes.
Payroll-focused position: Workday Payroll configuration and related functionality, including payroll calculations, earnings/deductions, tax, payroll accounting, testing, and integration touchpoints with Time, Absence, Benefits, and other systems.
Both positions will work closely with business owners, technical teams, and implementation partners to configure and implement the new Workday environment through testing, go-live, and post-implementation support.
Purpose
The Senior Workday Analyst provides advanced application configuration, optimization, and support for the organization's Workday HCM transformation. This role partners with HR, Payroll, business stakeholders, technical teams, and implementation partners to translate functional requirements into Workday configuration and support successful implementation, testing, go-live, and ongoing optimization.
The two positions hired through this posting will provide senior functional expertise in either Workday HCM or Workday Payroll, based on the selected candidate's experience and area of specialization.
Responsibilities
Advanced Application Support and Troubleshooting
Provide senior-level functional support for complex Workday application issues and escalations.
Perform root cause analysis and develop sustainable solutions for recurring problems.
Coordinate with implementation partners, vendors, business owners, and internal teams to resolve complex issues.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure Workday solutions align with organizational objectives.
Support the transition from implementation through go-live and ongoing production support.
System Configuration and Optimization
Perform advanced Workday configuration to support business workflows and functional requirements.
Partner with business owners and implementation teams to translate current and future-state processes into scalable Workday solutions.
Depending on functional assignment, configure and support Core HCM and related employee lifecycle functionality or Workday Payroll and related payroll processes.
Contribute to application roadmapping and prioritization of enhancements to align with organizational strategy.
Participate in major implementation, enhancement, and upgrade activities by managing configuration and validation tasks.
Ensure compliance with security and organizational standards during system changes.
Partner with business units to design and refine processes and workflows that improve efficiency and user experience.
Project Participation and Testing
Lead medium- to large-scale projects or functional workstreams within large, complex initiatives.
Participate in the Workday implementation lifecycle, including requirements, configuration, testing, go-live, and post-implementation stabilization.
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for complex system changes.
Support functional, end-to-end, user acceptance, and other applicable testing activities.
For the Payroll-focused position, support payroll testing activities including payroll calculation validation and parallel testing as applicable.
Coordinate go-live activities and ensure successful post-implementation support.
Engage stakeholders throughout project phases to validate requirements and deliverables.
Documentation and Reporting
Create detailed technical and functional documentation, including configuration guides and workflow diagrams.
Prepare reports on system performance, utilization, and compliance metrics.
Maintain version control and ensure documentation meets audit requirements.
Develop process documentation and contribute to organizational knowledge management.
Mentorship and Training
Provide guidance on troubleshooting, configuration standards, and project tasks.
Assist with onboarding and skill development for new analysts.
Support training efforts for end users and technical staff as needed.
Mentor junior analysts by sharing Workday knowledge and best practices.
Marginal or Periodic Functions
Assist with vendor evaluations and contract reviews.
Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
Attend professional development sessions and technology conferences.
Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Technical Expertise
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of enterprise application management, configuration, and support.
Apply proficiency in relevant tools and technologies to optimize system performance.
Demonstrate knowledge of Workday functional configuration and enterprise business processes.
Troubleshoot complex technical and functional issues and implement sustainable solutions.
Understand the relationships between Workday functional areas and integrations supporting enterprise HR and Payroll processes.
Problem Solving
Analyze complex issues using structured methods to identify root causes.
Develop practical, effective solutions that address systemic problems.
Anticipate risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
Communication
Communicate technical and functional concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Prepare concise documentation and reports for diverse audiences.
Maintain open, professional dialogue across teams and leadership levels.
Project Management
Organize and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Apply project methodologies, including Agile and Scrum, to deliver on time and within scope.
Coordinate resources and communicate timelines to stakeholders.
Collaboration
Build strong relationships with business and technical partners.
Work effectively with HR, Payroll, technical teams, implementation partners, vendors, and other business stakeholders.
Encourage knowledge sharing and foster a cooperative work environment.
Customer Focus
Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to deliver value.
Anticipate organizational needs and align solutions with business goals.
Provide proactive recommendations for system improvements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of experience in application support, configuration, or systems analysis.
Minimum of two years of experience providing technical support and stakeholder engagement for healthcare finance and revenue cycle systems.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of six years of experience in healthcare application support, including project leadership responsibilities.
Experience with enterprise-level application platforms and integrations.
Demonstrated project leadership responsibilities and participation in multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Hands-on Workday functional configuration experience supporting HCM and/or Payroll.
Experience participating in a Workday implementation through configuration, testing, go-live, and post-production support.
Experience leading or owning a functional Workday workstream during an implementation or major optimization initiative.
For HCM-focused candidates: experience with Core HCM and related functionality such as organizational/job structures, staffing, recruiting, compensation, merit, performance, or other employee lifecycle processes.
For Payroll-focused candidates: experience with Workday Payroll configuration, including payroll calculations, earnings/deductions, tax, payroll accounting, and related Time, Absence, or Benefits functionality.
Experience with Workday reporting, business processes, calculated fields, EIBs, or related Workday functionality.
Experience in healthcare, higher education, or another large, complex enterprise environment.
Licenses/Registrations/Certifications
Required
None.
Preferred
ITIL Foundation Certification.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Industry certifications such as VMware VCP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect.
Salary Range
$100,439 - $150,658
Working Conditions
Standard office environment.
Repetitive use of a keyboard.
May require occasional extended hours during critical implementation, testing, cutover, or go-live activities.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section, where you may upload multiple files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current University employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you must apply within Workday by searching Find UT Jobs. Log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu, and update your Professional Profile before applying. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions to upload any additional Required Materials noted above.
According to Executive Order No. GA-48 of the State of Texas, for all positions that research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), Business and Commerce Code, it is required that both candidates for employment and employees have the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.