Workday Configuration Specialist
Genesis10 is seeking a Workday Configuration Specialist for a 6-month contract position with a client located in Milwaukee, WI. This role is onsite. Compensation: $50.00 - 51.00 per hour, W2. Summary: The Workday Configuration Specialist supports the Workday platform by configuring, customizing, and governing Workday functionality to support strategic business objectives. This role is responsible for responding to tickets, incidents, and end-user requests while also partnering on longer-term and more complex HR systems projects. The specialist will work closely with HR and business stakeholders to ensure optimized system performance, data integrity, and an excellent user experience. Responsibilities: Configure, customize, and maintain Workday modules to ensure smooth operation and alignment with business needs Analyze current configurations against desired functionality to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities Respond quickly and professionally to tickets, requests, and incidents with a consultative, customer-focused approach Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to Workday end-users Maintain clear and proactive communication regarding progress, risks, roadblocks, and solution options Design and implement scalable, future-proof Workday solutions Conduct quality assurance reviews, evaluate and document procedures, and support knowledge transfer with end users Implement enhancements to improve Workday reliability, performance, and usability Maintain data integrity by running audits, analyzing data, and supporting daily transactional review and approval processes Manage Workday release planning, including impact assessments, enhancement identification, and stakeholder communication Support regression testing and implement required changes during Workday releases Maintain and contribute to the Workday team knowledge base to ensure information is accessible and shared across partners Qualifications: At least 3 years of experience configuring Workday across two or more modules (e.g., Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent & Performance, Absence, Time Tracking) in a mid-to-large-sized organization Strong understanding of HR business processes, metrics, and best practices Proven experience partnering with functional stakeholders to deliver effective Workday solutions Experience resolving configuration and integration issues through root-cause analysis and independent testing Strong sense of urgency, ownership, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities Highly resourceful with the ability to navigate challenges independently Excellent customer service orientation with strong communication and conflict management skills Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. Able to work as a W2 employee of Genesis10 (no corp to corp). If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! Genesis10 Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, many of whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years. The opportunity to have a career-home with Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (with more than 7 years of experience on average). Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) Remote opportunities available For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
