Workday Platform & Governance Owner - Workday SME

Join a dynamic team leading the evolution of enterprise HR technology as our client's Workday Platform & Governance Owner — the go-to expert shaping how thousands of employees experience HR systems every day. If you thrive on aligning complex systems with strategic business goals, this role offers a unique opportunity to impact our global workforce while advancing your expertise in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Job Details:

• Duration: Direct Hire- Permanent W2
• Location: 3x a week onsite New York,NY, Holmdel NJ or Stamford CT
• Pay Rate: $180k- $220k base

Overview

As the Workday SME and Governance Owner, you’ll serve as the enterprise technical authority across all Workday modules, ensuring our platform remains secure, compliant, and architecturally optimized. You’ll lead critical governance processes, oversee environment management, and provide expert configuration support for complex cross-functional initiatives—all while mentoring your team and collaborating with HRIT engineers and security partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the senior technical authority for all Workday modules, advising on complex configuration, integration, and release management.
• Configure and support advanced security frameworks, eligibility rules, and cross-departmental business processes.
• Lead tenant management efforts, including environment planning, sandbox refreshes, change approvals, and release cycles.
• Oversee all governance activities, establishing standards for change management, audit compliance, and security protocols.
• Chair the Workday Change Advisory Board, ensuring thorough review and smooth implementation of upgrades and enhancements.
• Partner with security and audit teams to monitor and remediate access controls and segregation of duties issues.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 7–10 years of HRIS experience, with 5+ years of hands‑on Workday configuration expertise.
• Workday Pro Certifications across all major modules.
• Deep knowledge of Position and Job Management, security architecture, and SOD audit controls.
• Experience operating within a multi-tenant governance environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Expertise in integrations, APIs, and advanced configuration design.
• Strong leadership in change management and vendor collaboration.

Estimated Min Rate: $154000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $220000.00

What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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