Group 1001 is hiring a Senior Workday Configuration Analyst

Group 1001, a consumer-centric and technology-driven family of insurance companies, is hiring a Senior Workday Configuration Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for leading, executing, and optimizing Workday configuration across Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, and Benefits modules. You will act as a subject matter expert, delivering high-quality solutions by understanding end-user needs, gathering business requirements, and ensuring system compliance and cohesion.

What You'll Do

• Configure, support, and optimize Workday US Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking and Benefits modules.
• Lead testing and deployment of configuration changes, post-implementation enhancements, and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and user documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, including payroll integrations and data loads.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams to ensure data accuracy, processing and compliance.
• Monitor Workday releases and implement relevant new features, updates and best practices to enhance system capabilities.
• Ensure all systems and tools work cohesively, aligned with both compliance requirements and user experience.
• Lead end-to-end HR & Payroll projects, from discovery to deployment.
• Drive configuration improvements, automation opportunities, and end-user experience enhancements.

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of proven, hands-on experience in the Workday ecosystem, configuring and implementing Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and Benefits modules.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, IT, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to see interdependencies and assess complex configuration scenarios.
• Proven ability to translate technical concepts into a business context, communicate effectively with stakeholders, build consensus and drive change.
• Self-driven and capable of leading others or working autonomously to drive solutions, troubleshoot system issues, and perform root cause analysis.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.

Nice to Have

• Workday certification(s) in Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, Benefits, and/or Core HCM preferred.

Technical Stack

• Workday

Team & Environment

You will collaborate with HR, Payroll Operations, IT and external vendors.

Benefits & Compensation

• Eligibility for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.
• Eligibility for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Immediate access to Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs.
• Eligibility to participate in 401K plan with matching contributions by the Company.

Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.