Senior Workday Application Administrator

Veeam, the #1 global market leader in data resilience, believes businesses should control all their data whenever and wherever they need it. Veeam provides data resilience through data backup, data recovery, data portability, data security, and data intelligence. Based in Seattle, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we move forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world’s biggest brands. The future of data resilience is here - go fearlessly forward with us.About The RoleWe are seeking a Senior Workday Application Administrator to join our team who will be a true partner with the business to optimize Workday. In this role, you will work with the business and IT in deploying solutions around talent by helping to optimize the talent calibration process and enabling the career hub.What You'll DoServe as a subject matter expert for Workday and additional applications in the Talent & Performance and Core HCM functional areas, providing strategic guidance and hands-on supportLead and manage complex HRIS initiatives, including enhancements, new functionality rollouts, and cross-functional integrationsOwn the end-to-end configuration and optimization of Workday business processes, security roles, calculated fields, custom reports, EIBs, and scheduled releasesPartner with HR teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to define system roadmaps, prioritize enhancements, and deliver scalable solutions aligned with business goalsAnalyze and document business requirements, process flows, and system impacts; produce high-quality documentation including functional specs, SOPs, and training materialsEnsure data integrity through robust audit processes, validation routines, and proactive monitoring of system performanceLead testing efforts including scenario creation, test execution, defect tracking, and stakeholder sign-offMentor junior analysts and HR teams on Workday capabilities, best practices, and change managementContinuously evaluate system usage and identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased adoptionStay current with Workday releases and industry trends, proactively recommending enhancements and innovationsWhat You'll BringAdvanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindsetStrong communication and stakeholder management abilities across global teamsHigh attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentProactive, self-driven, and comfortable working independently or in virtual teamsDemonstrated ability to lead initiatives and influence outcomes without direct authorityStrong customer service orientation and commitment to delivering high-quality solutionsExperience working across time zones and with remote leadershipKnowledge of compliance frameworks including GDPR and SOX5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday, including configuration and support of Talent & Performance and Core HCM modulesProven experience gathering business requirements and translating them into scalable Workday solutionsDeep understanding of Workday architecture including business objects, organizations, tenant setup, and integrations7+ years of experience with HR systems and tools, including project management and system lifecycle methodologies (Agile/Waterfall)Experience leading HRIS projects from concept to deployment, including vendor coordination and budget oversightFamiliarity with global HR processes and data governance standardsWhat You'll Get21 annual vacation days, additional days based on tenure, plus three global VeeaMe Days for self-carePrivate health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependentsMental health support with up to 12 free therapy sessionsPrivate hospital coverage for planned and emergency careMonthly lifestyle and daily meal benefits: 40 RON/day via Edenred and 600 RON/month through a flexible cafeteria platformLife, critical illness, and disability insuranceOne paid volunteer day annually through Veeam CaresProfessional training and education, including courses and workshops, internal meetups, and unlimited access to our online learning platforms (LinkedIn Learning, Athena, O’Reilly) and mentoring through our MentorLab programPlease note: If the applicant is permanently present outside of Romania, Veeam reserves the right to refuse to consider the application for a job. Remote job is only possible in case the employee is located in Romania.Veeam Software is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination in any form on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. 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