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Sr. Workday Administrator

Columbia, MO · On-site

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Workday Administrator to drive the design, configuration, and optimization of our Workday platform across multiple modules, including Core HCM, Advanced ...

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Sr. Workday Administrator

Chandler, AZ · On-site

Workday Administratorto drive the design, configuration, and optimization of our Workday platform across multiple modules, including Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting ...

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Sr. Workday Administrator

Columbia, MO · On-site

Workday Administratorto drive the design, configuration, and optimization of our Workday platform across multiple modules, including Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting ...

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Sr. Workday Administrator

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

Workday Administratorto drive the design, configuration, and optimization of our Workday platform across multiple modules, including Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting ...

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Workday Administratorto drive the design, configuration, and optimization of our Workday platform across multiple modules, including Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting ...

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Sr. Workday Administrator

Evergreen, CO · On-site

Workday Administratorto drive the design, configuration, and optimization of our Workday platform across multiple modules, including Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting ...

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc

Workday Administratorto drive the design, configuration, and optimization of our Workday platform across multiple modules, including Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting ...

Via

Senior Workday Consultant

New York, NY

$115K - $140K/yr

As Via's Senior Workday Consultant , you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient ... Serve as the primary administrator for Workday, managing configuration, security, business ...

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How much do senior workday administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior workday administrator in the United States is $58.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.96 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Workday Administrator vs Workday Analyst?

AspectSenior Workday AdministratorWorkday Analyst
CredentialsWorkday certifications, HR or IT backgroundWorkday certifications, HR or finance background
Work EnvironmentAdministering Workday systems, troubleshooting, configurationsAnalyzing HR/finance data, reporting, process improvements
Employer & IndustryLarge corporations, HR/IT departmentsHR, finance, consulting firms using Workday

The main difference is that Senior Workday Administrators focus on system administration, configurations, and troubleshooting, while Workday Analysts analyze data, generate reports, and recommend process improvements. Both roles require Workday certifications and are vital in organizations using Workday for HR and finance functions.

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Infographic showing various Senior Workday Administrator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,416 per year, or $58.4 per hour.
Sr. Workday Administrator

Sr. Workday Administrator

ESS Companies

Columbia, MO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Overview:
This role requires the candidate to be based near Kansas City (KC), Columbia (MO), Phoenix (AZ), or Denver (CO).
We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Workday Administrator to drive the design, configuration, and optimization of our Workday platform across multiple modules, including Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Performance Management, and Learning. In this role, you will serve as a trusted consultant and system expert, partnering with functional leaders and stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement advanced solutions, and enhance the employee experience.
You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our Workday ecosystem by leading complex technical configurations, driving process improvements, and ensuring the system evolves to meet changing business needs. Acting as the primary expert for Workday enhancements, you will proactively evaluate system performance, analyze data and integrations, and stay ahead of Workday product releases to leverage new features and capabilities. This position requires a strategic mindset, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver impactful, scalable HR technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and implementation of configurations across multiple Workday modules, including but not limited to Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Performance Management and Learning.

  • Serve as a key consultant and system expert, providing strategic solutions via exceptional communication to internal stakeholders

  • Act as the primary technical expert for future Workday improvements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide solutions for complex business challenges.

  • Identify areas of improvement by proactively analyzing Workday reports, processes, applications, integrations, and user interfaces to drive continuous improvement and optimize business processes to meet evolving business needs

  • Remain knowledgeable of the Workday roadmap and upcoming product releases, reviewing release notes, assessing new features and understanding the impacts to business processes and basic changes in functionality.

Qualifications:
  • 2-3 years of Workday Configuration experience.

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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