Hiring: HR Systems Specialist - Workday Company: Troutman Pepper Locke LLP Location: Atlanta, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:15:09 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, User Experience, Workday About the job Required Skills: •Independently manage and prioritize a dynamic workload to consistently meet time-sensitive deadlines across multiple concurrent projects. •Administer and maintain the Workday Learning application, encompassing configuration, security, content management, learning catalog administration, and ongoing platform enhancements. •Support integrations with external vendors or third-party systems, providing strategic insight and resources to guide future integration development. •Support Workday's semi-annual release process, including reviewing release materials, assessing business impacts, coordinating testing activities, and implementing new functionality and enhancements. Partner with stakeholders to test, validate, and implement enhancements that improve system functionality and user experience. •Ensure security concepts, including security groups, role-based access, domain security policies, and business process security, are properly applied to ensure appropriate access controls are in place and consistently followed. •Partner with internal departments that rely on HR data to safeguard data integrity and optimize system performance. •Actively participate in system implementation testing, evaluating functionality, performance, and usability in alignment with Workday best practices. •Conduct regular data audits within Workday to verify accuracy and ensure alignment with the firm's organizational structure and configuration standards. Qualifications: •Advance knowledge across key functional areas, including HCM, Learning, integration, and security. •Solid understanding of Workday security, including the configuration and maintenance of role-based and user-based security groups, domain security policies, and business process security policies, with the ability to troubleshoot access issues and apply appropriate controls to protect sensitive HR data. •Exceptional attention to detail and organized, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining a consistent focus on quality and continuous improvement. •Advanced critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex problems and develop sound, well-reasoned solutions. •Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, confidently, and clearly. •Committed to maintaining the confidentiality of system data and sensitive information in all circumstances. •Demonstrated capacity to adapt and remain composed under pressure, with the ability to balance competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines. •Skilled at building productive internal and external relationships; effective both independently and as a collaborative team member. •Strong commitment to client service, ethical conduct, and firm values. •Demonstrated ability to self-manage and work independently in a remote, hybrid, and in-office settings. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!