[Remote] Workday Functional Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gannett Fleming (GFT) is hiring a Workday Functional Analyst to support, configure, and optimize its Workday HCM platform. The role partners with HR and business stakeholders to align processes with business needs, improve data accuracy and employee experience, and maintain scalable Workday solutions.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and support Workday HCM modules such as Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent and Performance, and Reporting
• Collaborate on and provide innovative solutions that align with Workday HCM functionality and best practices
• Design, configure, and optimize Workday business processes across Core HCM and Recruiting, ensuring solutions align with business requirements, compliance needs, and Workday best practices
• Configure and troubleshoot Workday notifications, alerts, inbox tasks, and related business process functionality to support efficient user experiences and process execution
• Design, build, and maintain custom reports, calculated fields, and dashboards
• Troubleshoot complex Workday configuration and process issues, identifying root causes and recommending effective long-term solutions with minimal supervision
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to fully understand business needs, evaluate options, and design scalable Workday solutions that balance user experience, maintainability, and system best practices
• 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

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years of Workday HCM experience in a functional role
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting Workday Core HCM and Recruiting, including business process configuration, security considerations, notifications, and reporting
• Experience analyzing system behavior and troubleshooting configuration issues using a structured, root-cause-oriented approach
• Experience creating Workday reports
• Strong understanding of HR processes and data structures
• Strong ability to gather and clarify requirements, challenge assumptions when appropriate, and recommend scalable Workday solutions aligned with business objectives
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated curiosity, critical thinking, and initiative to research issues, evaluate options, and identify solutions with minimal oversight
• Advanced, matrix, composite preferred
• Workday HCM Certification(s)
• Experience with additional modules such as Compensation, Talent, or Learning
• Experience supporting Workday in a production enterprise environment
• Prior experience participating in Workday implementations or major enhancements

Benefits

• Remote work schedule.
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Wellness programs.
• Parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 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.
• Support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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