Lead Workday Configuration Analyst

The Mutual Group • Indianapolis, IN

22d • $105,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Workday Configuration Analyst is responsible for owning the configuration, administration, and ongoing optimization of Workday Financials and related modules. This role ensures the platform aligns with organizational financial programs and strategic initiatives. Acting as a subject matter expert (SME) in Finance business processes, Workday functionality, security, and integrations, the Lead Analyst drives system enhancements, configuration work, and provides expert guidance to optimize workflows and improve system performance.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Workday Financials and related functional areas (e.g., Procure-to-Pay, Accounting, Projects, Expenses).
• Hands-on experience in Workday configuration (e.g., Business Processes, Security, EIBs, Reports, Condition Rules, Calculated Fields).
• Experience in Workday application management, implementation, or tenant ownership.
• Knowledge of Finance and Accounting processes; integration experience a plus.
• Familiarity with operational excellence principles, SLAs, and service management best practices.
• Minimum five (5+) years’ experience supporting or configuring enterprise applications or HRIS/Finance systems.
• Ability to communicate complex system concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently troubleshoot issues.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with agile methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior, non-management technical lead, providing guidance and expertise on Workday configurations.
• Own configuration across Workday Financials (and related Workday modules), including maintenance, updates, validation, and deployment.
• Lead and participate in scheduled system upgrades, including building test plans, executing regression/patch testing, validating integrations, and prototyping new functionality.
• Support change management activities, including creating user documentation, training materials, and configuration notes.
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, SCM, and other teams to gather and validate business requirements; recommend Workday solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Analyze existing workflows and business processes to identify opportunities for simplification and automation.
• Lead configuration efforts for system enhancements, ensuring delivery is timely, well-documented, and meets security and QA standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders, project managers, security teams, and integration engineers to design effective end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in roadmap planning for Workday features, releases, and new capability adoption.
• Create detailed configuration and functional specifications that reflect business processes, integrations, security roles, and reporting requirements.
• Proactively monitor system performance, audit configuration impacts, and ensure high reliability and scalability of the platform.
• Provide configuration mentoring, support, and training in small group settings.
• Resolve complex issues or defects with minimal oversight, ensuring root-cause fixes and long-term stability.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
• 401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
• Free basic life and AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
• Wellness incentives
• Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
• Educational assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed