Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation that helps government agencies modernize technology and improve public services. The company is hiring 1099 Workday Administrators to configure, administer, support, and continuously improve its Workday environment, including business processes, security, reporting, data quality, integrations, audits, and functional areas such as Payroll, Benefits, Talent, and Projects.
Responsibilities
- Build and configure Business Processes (BPs), condition rules, and notifications within the architectural standards set by the HCM Manager
- Administer approved Workday security changes, including role- and user-based security groups, domain and business process security; perform periodic access reviews and escalate exceptions to the HCM Manager
- Build and maintain standard and custom reports, calculated fields, and dashboards for day-to-day operational needs
- Perform recurring data audits, validation, and reconciliation across Workday and connected systems; investigate discrepancies and remediate data quality issues
- Support data loads (EIBs) and mass data updates, following data standards set by the HCM Manager
- Monitor Workday releases and delivered functionality; perform impact analysis, configuration and regression testing, and coordinate UAT
- Provide first-line technical support, troubleshooting, and end-user training/job aids for the teams in their functional area
- Own day-to-day Workday incidents and service requests within their area from intake through resolution; triage by severity and business impact
- Support internal and external audit requests related to Workday configuration, access, reports, integrations, and HR data
- Build and configure Business Processes, condition rules, and notifications for Payroll, Benefits, and Performance/Talent
- Process and complete routine configuration requests from the Payroll, Benefits, and Talent teams
- Perform recurring Payroll and Benefits data audits, validation, and reconciliation; investigate and remediate discrepancies
- Partner with People Operations and Talent stakeholders to identify recurring pain points, manual processes, and automation opportunities
- Monitor and support inbound and outbound Workday integrations, including EIBs, Core Connectors, Studio integrations, APIs/Web Services, scheduled file feeds, and vendor interfaces
- Build and maintain Workday Studio integrations; partner with IT and third-party vendors on integration troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
- Serve as lead administrator for the Workday Projects module (Finance SKU), configuring Business Processes, security, and reporting to support Staffing and Program Management
- Make recommendations about additional Workday SKUs or Projects features Nava could invest in
Skills
- Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on Workday administration experience
- Workday certification in HCM
- Demonstrated ability to build reports and configure Business Processes across multiple Workday modules
- Experience with data loads (EIBs) and data migration
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to execute effectively within an established architecture/governance framework, and escalate appropriately to the HCM Manager
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience with agile project methodologies
- Hands-on experience configuring and administering Payroll and Benefits
- Hands-on experience with Workday Studio and integration development (EIBs, Core Connectors, APIs/Web Services)
- Ability and willingness to learn and administer the Projects module within the Finance SKU
- Experience with system integrations and API management
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired
- Work authorization that doesn't require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
- 1099/Contractors are eligible to work from any contiguous US state
- Workday Pro or Workday Partner Certifications relevant to the role's focus area
- Hands-on experience developing advanced reports, calculated fields, and dashboards; RaaS experience a plus (Payroll/Benefits/Talent focus)
- Experience integrating Workday with third-party enterprise systems (Integrations/Studio/Projects focus)
- Experience in a high-growth or consulting environment
Benefits
- Consultants/Contractors are not eligible for Nava benefits unless hired in a full time capacity.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs.
- Disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost.
- Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays.
- 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of regular PTO.
- Eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus when Nava meets its goals.
- Paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home.
- Wellness platform offering physical, mental, and emotional health resources and support tools.
- Online doctor visits with no copay through a virtual visit program, depending on available providers.
- Earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest.
- Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan.
- Remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities.
- Company laptop and setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs.
- Monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses.
- Internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills.
- LinkedIn Learning access and an annual allowance for courses, tuition, and certifications.
- Referral bonus when you refer people who join the Nava team.
- Pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable.
- A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care.
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