Job Information
Sarasota County Government Workday System Administrator in Sarasota, Florida
Department:
Human Resources
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We are looking for a Systems Administrator who enjoys working independently and thrives in a project-led environment. In this role, you will manage our Workday System which includes security roles, business processes, system integrations, and implementation of new modules. If technology is your passion and want to use your skills to support Sarasota County and the members of its community, apply today and join our Human Resources team!
Workday System Administrator:
Serve as the primary administrator for the Workday, responsible for configuration, maintenance, data loads, integrations and optimization.
Manage Workday security configuration, business processes, and security administration. Manages security roles and domains for the BCC and Elected Officials.
Responsible for being knowledgeable regarding the Workday roadmap and upcoming product releases, reviewing release notes, assessing new features, understanding the impacts on business processes and basic changes in functionality.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoots issues, and resolves problems related to Workday functionality, data integrity, and system integrations.
Maintain documentation related to system configurations, processes, and user guides.
Monitor and track progress on Workday support tickets and collaborate and support functional leads with escalated issues.
Trouble shoot complex issues or problems related to security and business process function regularly.
Project Management/Workday Planning:
Participate in strategy planning with manager to implement new Workday modules as needed based on road map.
Collaborate as a team member with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze business processes, and translate them into Workday system configurations and workflows. May develop new solutions within existing functionality to address emerging needs. Collaborates other team members to identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within Workday.
Lead the configuration and maintenance of core Workday components, including but not limited to organizations, hierarchies, security roles, business processes, reports, and integrations. Consults with all divisions of HR adjusting business processes to meet changing needs; adjust complex integrations.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of Workday business processes, custom reports, and analytics to support functional areas.
Provide end-user support and training, ensuring employees and managers are equipped to effectively use Workday and its features.
Lead system testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing for Workday updates, enhancements, and integrations.
Assist in the design and implementation of new functionality.
Recommend, implement, and plan for improvements, enhancements, and new applications to the Workday system.
Review the work of primary report writer (Business Professional II) as well as the work of others utilizing the reporting tool. Acts as a consultant to all report writers in all units of HR creating complex calculated fields as needed.
About You
To thrive in this role, you will need:
Minimum of 4-year degree and four (4) years of related experience
OR- Master’s degree and two (2) or more years of related experience.
Experience may substitute for or related field, or strong equivalent work experience administering Workday including system-level security, business processes and configurations
Thorough and highly technical understanding of Workday Administration particularly regarding functional configuration, reporting, security and integration
Discipline to work with highly confidential information and ability to critically analyze data input/output for accuracy and effectiveness
Excellent communication and collaboration skills both oral and written
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment
Demonstrated and proven skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Ability to organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually, based on your experience
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team, you will need to present the following items on your first day:
- I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
- U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.
We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.
Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.
A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).
Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play!
Sarasota has 37 miles of award-winning beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival. Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse educational opportunities, wide-ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work!
We believe in work-life balance with a generous leave plan.
“US News & World Report: Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 18 in the country for best place to live.”
We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota! Apply today!