Workday Functional Analyst

Job Posting Closing Date: Open until Filled

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Your career is more than just a job, it's part of your life. Whether you’re a clinician, or non-clinical professional,  at USACS you'll feel a sense of connection working with clinicians and office staff who share your interests and values. We want you to love coming to work each day because you believe in what you do and the people with whom you work. We care about your success.

USACS also understands that location is important. We offer  career opportunities for clinicians and non-clinical support staff from New York to Hawaii and numerous points in between. Our supportive culture,  outstanding benefits and competitive compensation package is best in class.

Job Description

The Workday Functional Analyst – HCM/Payroll serves as a key member of the Workday Practice, responsible for configuring, optimizing, and supporting Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Payroll processes. This role bridges business needs and system capabilities—translating functional requirements into Workday solutions that enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and user experience. The analyst will partner closely with HR, Payroll, and IT stakeholders to maintain system integrity, deliver high-quality reports, and support ongoing process improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Design, configure, test, and maintain Workday HCM and Payroll business processes (e.g., Hire, Termination, Change Job, Compensation Change, Time Tracking, Absence).
• Build and manage condition rules, notifications, calculated fields, and security roles that support functional and compliance needs.
• Execute configuration changes through Workday’s tenant management process, ensuring proper documentation and approval workflows.
• Monitor release notes and apply Workday-delivered enhancements relevant to HCM and Payroll.
• Develop and maintain custom Workday reports, including advanced, matrix, composite, and BIRT reports to support HR, Finance, and Payroll operations.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business requirements.
• Support testing cycles, including UAT and regression testing for configuration updates, integrations, and Workday releases.
• Provide day-to-day support for issue resolution, troubleshooting, and end-user inquiries related to HCM and Payroll.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configuration, process changes, and operational procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in Workday business process configuration, calculated fields, condition rules, and security administration.
• Strong knowledge of Workday Report Writer and Workday Payroll functionality (gross-to-net, retro pay, costing allocations, pay components).
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical configuration and reporting solutions.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while driving deliverables to completion.
• Exhibits a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and service orientation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• 2–4 years of direct experience configuring and supporting Workday HCM and/or Payroll.
• Workday Pro certification in HCM or Payroll preferred.
• Experience with Workday EIBs.
• Exposure to Workday Extend or other HRIS platforms is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods and occasionally walk, stand, bend, stoop, and lift 15 pounds. 
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform the job.

Salary Rate $68,315.00 - $126,382.75

Salary Range:

$68,315.00 - $126,383.00