Senior Systems Analyst, Workday Data Modeling & Configuration

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** Minimum Qualifications
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* Education:

** Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field required.
* 3-5 years of Workday configuration experience
* Demonstrated expertise with Workday HCM, Finance, and Payroll modules
* Background in higher education ERP systems strongly preferred
* Experience with Workday Student a plus
* Expert knowledge of Workday business process configuration and optimization
* Proficiency with Workday tools:
Business Process Framework, EIBs, Calculated Fields, Custom Reports, BIRT, Workday Studio
* Understanding of Workday data model and reporting frameworks
* Experience with data conversion, migration, and validation processes
* Ability to troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with technical teams
* Strong understanding of higher education business processes (academic, HR, finance)
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
* Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in team environments
* Excellent documentation and communication skills
* Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
* Experience with change management and ITIL processes
* Workday Certification (HCM, Financials, or Student)
* Workday Pro or Partner certification
* Additional Workday module certifications (Absence, Benefits, Recruiting, Learning, Compensation)
* Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or PRISM Analytics
* Knowledge of Workday Extend platform development
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development approaches
* Experience with other higher education ERPs (Banner, People Soft, Oracle)
* Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
* Configure and maintain business processes, notifications, and approval workflows across all Workday modules
* Manage organizational structures, supervisory organizations, and cost center hierarchies
* Administer custom fields, custom objects, and custom validations
* Configure and test functionality for Workday releases (bi-annual updates) and weekly service packs
* Maintain configuration workbooks and process documentation
* Implement and optimize business process definitions and routing
* Collaborate with functional teams (HR, Finance, Payroll, Student Services) on system requirements
* Lead configuration sessions for new implementations and modules
* Support business cycle configuration and system setup activities (payroll cycles, academic periods, financial periods)
* Manage system configuration requests through Service Now or ticketing system
* Facilitate training for functional users and super users
* Conduct requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders
* Analyze current business processes and identify optimization opportunities
* Develop functional specifications and design documents
* Perform gap analysis between business requirements and system capabilities
* Create process flow diagrams and system documentation
* Design and implement custom reports and dashboards
* Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) coordination and support
* Develop test scripts and testing scenarios
* Monitor system performance and user adoption metrics
* Create business intelligence dashboards for leadership visibility
* Support data governance initiatives and data quality improvements
* Maintain standard operating procedures and user guides
* Participate in Workday implementation and enhancement initiatives
* Collaborate with project management team on deliverables and timelines
* Serve as subject matter expert in cross-functional teams
* Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and workshops with stakeholders
* Support user story development and acceptance criteria definition
* Provide input for sprint planning and backlog prioritization
* Conduct user training and knowledge transfer sessions
* Partner with change management team on user adoption strategies
* Maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders across departments

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition…