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*Depending on experience
Job Description:
The client recently underwent an audit of its Records Retention Policy, identifying several areas requiring remediation. As part of this initiative, the Workday Configuration Analyst will be responsible for designing, configuring, testing, and deploying Workday functionality—specifically focused on data purge and retention processes—to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements by April 2027.
This role will lead the implementation of Workday Purge functionality, including the design of a process to retain a minimal “breadcrumb” remnant of employee data post-purge, in alignment with updated Records Retention Policy. The analyst will collaborate closely with HR, I&T, and compliance teams to ensure system changes are properly scoped, documented, and deployed.
Responsibilities:
Configure and manage Workday processes related to data retention and purging
Design and implement the Workday Purge functionality, including post-purge breadcrumb strategy
Ensure system compliance with Records Retention Policy and audit requirements
Collaborate with the Systems & Data Compliance Analyst to translate findings into actionable system changes
Partner with I&T and HR stakeholders to test and deploy updates
Document configuration changes and maintain audit traceability
Participate in meetings and provide status updates to project leads and managers
Follow established procedures and escalate issues as needed
Qualifications:
Detailed knowledge of Workday HCM and Reporting is required
Experience with Workday Purge functionality is a significant plus
Familiarity with Workday Extend is highly desirable
Strong analytical thinking and documentation skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Experience with Records Retention and Destruction concepts preferred
Comfortable working in a structured, fast-paced, cross-functional environment
*CO/NYC candidates might not be considered
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