Workday Platform Administrator - Remote Opportunity at KinderCare Education LLC in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and expert Workday Platform Administrator with a proven background in supporting all HCM modules to join our Information Technology team. The Workday Platform Administrator should have knowledge of Workday configuration and HCM support of issues called out from lower tiers. They will have a main responsibility for managing and solving HCM configurations and policies within the Workday platform. This role requires a deep understanding of Workday's HCM modules, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with various partners to ensure the optimization and maintenance of the Workday system is successful. Additionally, this role will be involved in release management and testing processes to ensure HCM improvements are maintained and tested in each update.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Play a key role in optimizing the Workday system focusing on the HCM modules


• Fix and resolve issues providing timely and effective support to HRIS team and end users.


• Serve as a functional and technical point of contact in support of the HR Pillar leads and domain experts to craft and implement solutions that enable improved business processes and provide valuable insights to support HR and business strategies


• Lead the execution of business requirements, business processes and workflows, system configuration and changes and optimization


• Collaborate with internal partners to understand and support HR system needs and requirements


• Participate in the review, testing and implementation of enhancements and system releases


• Configure test and deploy Workday business processes and make recommendations for improvements based on requirements and professional business knowledge.


• Support requirements for new enhancements including communication with end users, configuration and testing.


• Document processes, configuration, testing and results


• Perform testing activities to ensure development and configuration work meets user requirements (including functional testing, end-user testing)


• Conduct regular HCM data audits within Workday to ensure data integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human Resources or related field


• 5 years of HRIS experience supporting Workday HCM configuration


• Support experience in a Workday production environment


• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.


• Organized, strong systems thinker and planner, able to translate discussion and ideas into work you're doing


• Solid attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues in an effective manner.


• Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams.


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
  


• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).


• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
  


• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, unlimited paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.


• ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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