Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Workday HRIS Specialist

The Workday/HRIS Specialist provides support in troubleshooting and resolving system issues, monitoring system performance, answering end user questions, and partnering with functional and regional teams to deliver enhancements to Workday. Recommends and executes key system improvements through configuration, customization, and fit-gap analysis, vendor partnership and issue escalation. Creates functional/technical specifications, as well as test cases and scripts. The role requires knowledge of various Workday modules (HCM data and organizational structures, Compensation, Recruiting & Extend), advanced report creation, integration support, business process design and configuration and data management.

To drive innovation, take ownership, and champion cutting-edge solutions in this critical, client-facing role, this role will spearhead the configuration and optimization of Workday business processes, while also collaborating on a wide array of high-impact projects across multiple Workday modules. The HRIS team manages all Workday HCM modules, and the selected candidate will build expertise in areas such as benefits, compensation, talent, time tracking, and staffing. We offer internal and external training to further enhance your skill set.

At Westat, we embrace flexible work arrangements that empower our team to balance their professional and personal lives effectively. Employees are expected to work on-site at least four days each month. Our core business hours are from 10 AM to 3 PM ET, providing a consistent framework for collaboration. Join us and be part of a dynamic team that values flexibility and work-life balance. Please note our corporate headquarters will be moving from Rockville, Maryland to Bethesda, Maryland in late 2025.

Job Responsibilities

Lead the configuration, implementation, and continuous improvement of business processes, ensuring system performance aligns with strategic business goals.
Provide subject matter expertise around optimizing and streamlining the HRIS eco-system.
Participate in HRIS projects from start to finish while understanding business needs, system requirements and manage the projects to achieve target scope and delivery deadline.
Partner closely with cross-functional teams to gain deep understanding of process and pain points.
Lead and/or participate in change management efforts for business-critical Workday processes and to make Workday the primary system of record for all employee data.
Perform analysis of existing business processes, technical design, identify and evaluate re-configuration/ solutions in response to business issues and challenges.
Execute daily maintenance activities including but not limited to role assignments, security audits, organization set, etc.
Create, maintain, and support a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools; assist in development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs.
Offer technical solutions to gain process efficiency and improve data integrity across various systems.
Provide hands-on training to HR operations team members, empowering them with the skills to utilize Workday efficiently.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Preferably 3-5 years of HRIS administration experience in Workday with a deep understanding of onboarding, coding, and reporting functionalities.
Previously completed Workday HCM Courses.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience implementing at least one of the following HCM modules: Benefits, Compensation, Performance Management, Onboarding, and Absence Management in Workday.
Familiarity with Workday Integrations including EIB, Studio or Extend is a plus.
Experience with managing Benefits Integrations is a plus.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Workday Certifications are a plus.

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation Leave (15 days per year)
Sick Leave (10 days per year)
Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays)
Professional Development
Health Advocate
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Accident Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account

This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Career Area

Administrative

Pay Range

The anticipated salary range for this position is 95.1-105K and will be commensurate with experience.

Bonus Eligibility

Yes

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