Cognos Optimization Specialist

Title : Workday Configurations Specialist - Workers compensation and benefits

Location : Remote

Job Type : Contract (6 Months)

Compensation : $65-$80/hr (W2)

Industry: Manufacturing

- About the Role

Our firm is supporting a leading global enterprise in the science, manufacturing, and innovations sector in identifying a highly skilled Workday Configurations Specialist with deep expertise in Workers' Compensation and Benefits. This position plays a critical role in designing, optimizing, and maintaining Workday solutions that support large-scale, complex HR operations across a global footprint. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking HR Technology organization where you will lead strategic configuration initiatives, partner with senior HR stakeholders, and influence the future of digital HR experiences.

Job Description

As a Workday Configurations Specialist, you will serve as the primary expert for advanced configuration across Workers' Compensation and Benefits. You will be responsible for end-to-end solution design, governance, testing leadership, and the continuous enhancement of Workday capabilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams-including HR, Total Rewards, IT, and global business partners-to ensure the Workday platform delivers scalable, compliant, and intuitive employee experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Workday Expertise & Solution Design Lead advanced configuration design across Workers' Compensation and Benefits.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable, user-focused Workday solutions.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards, global regulatory requirements, and data privacy policies.
• Create streamlined, efficient processes and workflows that enhance employee and manager experience.
• Collaborate with technical teams on integrations, EIBs, data flows, and security models.

HR Technology Optimization & Innovation

• Drive evaluation and adoption of Workday releases and emerging capabilities.
• Identify automation, simplification, and user-experience improvement opportunities.
• Research HR technology trends to shape long-term Workday strategy.
• Recommend enhancements to support evolving HR and business needs.

Project Leadership & Governance

• Lead plan-to-deploy activities for Workday enhancements and roadmap initiatives.
• Oversee structured testing cycles including planning, script creation, execution, and defect resolution.
• Maintain documentation, configuration controls, and audit readiness.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to HR Technology Analysts and project teams.

Stakeholder Partnership & Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leaders and global business partners.
• Facilitate design sessions, workshops, and decision-making discussions.
• Translate technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
• Ensure alignment across HR Operations, Total Rewards, Talent, IT, and external partners.

Troubleshooting, Support & Continuous Improvement

• Lead resolution of complex break/fix issues within Workers' Compensation and Benefits.
• Conduct QA reviews and oversee regression testing for releases.
• Ensure integration accuracy and reliability.
• Promote user-centric design principles and optimize HR experiences.
• Deliver training, documentation, and guidance to analysts and business partners.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (completed and verified prior to start).
• 5+ years of HR Technology experience in a private, public, government, or military organization.
• 5+ years of Workday configuration experience in Core HCM within a similar environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Workday configuration skills across HCM, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Security, and Reporting.
• Proven experience designing and deploying large-scale, global Workday solutions.
• Strong project management and stakeholder influence skills across senior leadership levels.
• Workday Pro certification.
• Experience with EIBs, HR transformations, M&A or divestiture activities.
• Experience mentoring analysts or leading project teams.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Platform or RPA tools.

Benefits

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family's needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/ .

How to Apply

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Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, OpenKyber welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com