Application administrator III, Workday

Application Administrator III, Workday

Remote, United States

Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world's biggest brands.

About the Role

We are seeking a Workday Application Administrator to join our team who will be a true partner with the business to optimize Workday. In this role, you will work with the business and IT in deploying solutions around talent by helping to optimize the talent calibration process and enabling the career hub.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday and additional applications in the Benefits, Time tracking, and absence areas, providing strategic guidance and hands-on support
• Lead and manage complex HRIS initiatives, including enhancements, new functionality rollouts, and cross-functional integrations
• Own the end-to-end configuration and optimization of Workday business processes, security roles, calculated fields, custom reports, EIBs, and scheduled releases
• Partner with HR teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to define system roadmaps, prioritize enhancements, and deliver scalable solutions aligned with business goals
• Analyze and document business requirements, process flows, and system impacts; produce high-quality documentation including functional specs, SOPs, and training materials
• Ensure data integrity through robust audit processes, validation routines, and proactive monitoring of system performance
• Lead testing efforts including scenario creation, test execution, defect tracking, and stakeholder sign-off
• Mentor junior analysts and HR teams on Workday capabilities, best practices, and change management
• Continuously evaluate system usage and identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased adoption
• Stay current with Workday releases and industry trends, proactively recommending enhancements and innovations

What You'll Bring

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities across global teams
• High attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working independently or in virtual teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and influence outcomes without direct authority
• Strong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions
• Experience working across time zones and with remote leadership
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks including GDPR and SOX
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday, including configuration and support of Talent & Performance and Core HCM modules
• Proven experience gathering business requirements and translating them into scalable Workday solutions
• Deep understanding of Workday architecture including business objects, organizations, tenant setup, and integrations
• 7+ years of experience with HR systems and tools, including project management and system lifecycle methodologies (Agile/Waterfall)
• Experience leading HRIS projects from concept to deployment, including vendor coordination and budget oversight
• Familiarity with global HR processes and data governance standards

What you'll get: Unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays including 4 global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via our Employee Assistance Program 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O'Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning Compensation Transparency Veeam is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation. For this role, the compensation range below reflects the expected total target compensation (TTC), inclusive of base pay and a competitive performance-based bonus. For roles with a commission plan, the compensation range represents On Target Earnings (OTE), which includes base salary plus variable commission. When determining compensation, Veeam takes into consideration factors such as experience, education, skills, and geographic zone. Offers are typically made below the midpoint of the range. In addition to compensation, Veeam provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and unlimited time off. U.S. Geographic Zones & Compensation Ranges (TTC / OTE)

Zone 1: San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Boroughs

$119,800 - $199,700 USD

Zone 2: Washington, California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area)

$109,800 - $183,000 USD

Zone 3: Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, Colorado, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Oregon, Nevada, Hawaii, New York (excluding NYC boroughs); Sales roles located in Georgia, Ohio, and Arizona

$99,900 - $166,400 USD

Zone 4: All other US locations

$86,900 - $144,800 USD

Veeam Software is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination in any form on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. All your information will be kept confidential.

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