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Job Title: Workday Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Business Systems Analyst to join our team as a Workday Specialist. This role involves customizing and managing the Workday platform to meet our evolving business requirements and ensuring reliable system performance with minimal disruptions.

Responsibilities

+ Ensure reliable system performance with minimal disruptions.

+ Serve as a subject matter expert for all Workday-related issues.

+ Customize Workday to meet evolving business requirements.

+ Assist with regular system maintenance, including feature upgrades and process enhancements.

+ Work on system integrations, data conversions, and testing.

+ Develop and produce Workday reports for finance and HR.

+ Manage security policies and best practices across the platform.

+ Provide expert-level support to internal users, assist with building new modules and help resolve issues.

+ Promote user engagement and productivity by addressing pain points promptly.

+ Assist in managing user accounts, roles, and permissions.

+ Maintain accurate configuration settings across modules.

+ Assist with design and implementation of workflows and business processes that align with company goals.

+ Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system errors, bugs, and process failures.

+ Act as the primary contact for escalated Workday issues.

+ Test and deploy Workday updates with minimal disruption to operations.

+ Leverage new features to improve performance and functionality.

+ Monitor data quality through audits and corrective actions.

+ Develop and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and analytics for decision-making.

+ Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Essential Skills

+ Workday Certification: Prefer certifications in HCM, finance or both.

+ SME level knowledge in Workday Software.

+ Ability to set-up modules independently in Workday.

+ At least 3 years of hands-on experience supporting Workday in a business environment.

+ Proficiency in Workday Studio, calculated fields, integrations, custom reporting, and security configuration.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to support users across all organizational levels.

+ Experience managing updates, system enhancements, and ongoing initiatives.

+ Proven ability to work across departments including HR, IT, Finance, and external vendors.

+ Strong focus on data accuracy and thorough documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Having an accounting or finance background and knowledge.

+ Training and user support for internal/external customers.

+ Bilingual in English and another language.

+ Bachelor's Degree (experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable).

Work Environment

This position is based on-site in Bethesda, MD, working five days a week from 8am to 5pm. During go-live and ramp-up periods, there may be a need to be somewhat on-call for support. The role will report to the VP of HR and collaborate closely with the Business Systems Manager. The company promotes a strong culture with opportunities for growth and advancement. Office lunches, company events, and a focus on work-life balance highlight the supportive team environment. The majority of contractors have transitioned to full-time staff due to the rewarding work culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bethesda, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $109000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

This is a blank slate and an opportunity to make a huge impact with their Workday knowledge on a changing organization.

Red Coats is a family-owned company that prides itself on its strong culture. The family is heavily involved in the business, so they will have the chance to work with the owners and C-suite executives. There is always room for growth; they love promoting their team and seeing them succeed. Throughout the year they have office lunches and company events. They are big on work-life balance and very flexible. The majority of contractors that have worked here are now full-time staff.

Why Join Us• Collaborative and supportive team environment• Opportunities to grow within the accounting department• Competitive salary and benefits package

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bethesda,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.