Fredrikson is hiring a Workday HRIS Product Owner to take a hands-on role within the Human Resources Operations team. This is an opportunity to own Workday Security and Core Human Capital Management (HCM) configuration end to end, improving security, data integrity, and the day-to-day experience for HR partners and stakeholders.
The position is based in Madison, WI (hybrid). Fredrikson also offers flexibility for qualified candidates interested in a hybrid schedule based in Minneapolis, MN or remote work from approved U.S. locations. Remote employees must be able to travel to the Minneapolis office multiple times per year. No relocation assistance is provided.
What you’ll do
- Act as the firm’s hands-on technical owner for Workday, with primary responsibility for Workday Security and Core HCM configuration, maintenance, and ongoing optimization.
- Configure and maintain Workday Security, including security groups, domain and business process security policies, role assignments, access permissions, segmented access, and other security controls.
- Perform security reviews and support auditing activities, assessing downstream impacts of security changes to ensure appropriate access and protection of data.
- Configure and optimize Core HCM functionality, covering business processes, organizations, staffing models, worker data, condition rules, approvals, and notifications.
- Independently investigate and troubleshoot complex Workday issues, determine root causes, evaluate downstream impacts, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Workday reports, calculated fields, EIBs, and integrations, partnering with Technology and external vendors for more complex integration needs.
- Collaborate with Payroll to troubleshoot system issues, evaluate impacts to payroll-related configuration and integrations, and support changes affecting payroll processing.
- Create and execute test plans, including end-to-end and regression testing, to verify changes are accurate, secure, and functioning as intended.
- Support Workday release management, system enhancements, change control, and production deployments.
- Maintain documentation for configurations, security changes, business processes, and technical solutions.
- Partner with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Technology, and firm leadership to understand business needs and recommend scalable Workday solutions.
- Maintain and prioritize enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on security, data integrity, automation, and user experience.
- Provide responsive technical support and consultation, clearly communicating complex issues and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
What you’ll bring
- 5+ years of hands-on Workday administration or consulting experience, including independent configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and production support.
- Proven expertise in Workday Security, including domain and business process security policies, security groups, role-based access, and security testing.
- Strong hands-on experience configuring Workday Core HCM and business processes.
- Ability to independently analyze and resolve complex technical issues involving configuration, security, data, business processes, reporting, or integrations.
- Experience assessing downstream impacts, building test scenarios, running regression testing, and documenting technical changes.
- Capability to manage solutions from requirements and design through configuration, testing, deployment, and post-production support.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and build scalable, long-term solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Commitment to delivering responsive, high-quality service while managing competing priorities and working independently.
Tools you’ll work with
- Workday, Workday Security, Core HCM
- Workday reporting, calculated fields, EIBs
- Workday Studio, Connectors, APIs, Workday Integrations
- Workday Payroll
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance)
- Paid parental leave
- Parenting classes
- Pre-tax parking and transportation options
- Retirement plan including financial planning, Social Security/Medicare planning, 401(k)/Roth investment options, and firm-paid profit-sharing contribution
Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.
Preferred qualifications
- Hands-on Workday reporting and integrations experience, including calculated fields, custom reports, EIBs, Workday Studio, connectors, or APIs.
- Workday Payroll configuration, troubleshooting, or production-support experience.
- Experience with additional Workday modules such as Benefits, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent, Recruiting, Performance, or Learning.
- Experience supporting, stabilizing, or optimizing a Workday environment following implementation.
- Workday Pro or other advanced training or certifications in Security, HCM, Reporting, Integrations, or Payroll.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience within a law firm, professional services organization, consulting environment, or similarly complex organization.
How to apply
Applications are accepted only through the online careers page. Please submit both a resume and cover letter for consideration.
In your cover letter, briefly describe your hands-on experience configuring Workday Security and Core HCM, including the specific security policies, security groups, and business processes you personally configured, as well as your experience independently troubleshooting and resolving complex Workday issues.
