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NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Workday Configuration Analyst in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: About the Job: The Workday Configuration Analyst supports the daytoday operation and ongoing enhancement of the Workday platform across multiple functional areas, including Core HCM, Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and Compensation. This role partners closely with senior team members and stakeholder teams to provide production support, system enhancements, configuration, and data loads in support of both operational needs and active projects. This position offers broad exposure across multiple Workday modules and is an excellent opportunity for a specialist looking to deepen their Workday expertise while supporting a complex, enterprisescale environment. What You\'ll Do: Production Support & Enhancements Provide production support for Workday Core HCM, Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, and Compensation modules. Triage, analyze, and resolve incidents and enhancement requests through established intake and ticketing processes. Partner with functional and technical teams to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions. Ensure timely resolution of issues while meeting defined servicelevel expectations. Configuration & System Maintenance Perform Workday configuration changes under guidance, including business process framework updates, condition rules, validations, and calculated fields. Support ongoing system maintenance, including testing and validation of configuration changes. Assist with release activities, regression testing, and postrelease validation. Execute and validate Workday data loads (e.g., EIBs) to support operational needs and project work. Project Support Support Workdayrelated projects, including new functionality, enhancements, and process improvements. Participate in requirements gathering, testing, and deployment activities as assigned. Document configuration decisions, processes, and support procedures. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into system solutions. Contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance system usability, stability, and efficiency. Maintain a working knowledge of Workday best practices and evolving functionality across supported modules. What Experience You\'ll Bring: Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent practical experience. 2-5 years of hands-on experience supporting Workday or HRIS platforms. Exposure to one or more of the following Workday areas: Core HCM, Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, or Compensation. Experience supporting production issues, enhancements, or configuration changes in an enterprise system. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with ticketing or intake systems... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/45545C62279D4FE0 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.