Workday Configuration Analyst

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. The Workday Configuration Analyst is responsible for the configuration, enhancement, optimization, and governance of Workday and related HR technology solutions. This role serves as a technical consultant to HR business partners and stakeholders, translating complex business requirements into scalable system configurations and processes. This role also supports the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and enhancement of HR systems and related processes to deliver a positive user experience. This position is best suited for candidates with direct Workday configuration experience. Candidates whose experience is primarily limited to end-user support, ticket management, reporting, or HR operations administration may not possess the level of technical configuration expertise required for this role. Please note that we are also desiring a candidate who has Workday Payroll experience for Canada as this person will have responsibility for this function on the team. This position reports into the Director of HR Technology. Location: This role is approved for remote work in the United States or out of Ferguson's corporate offices in Newport News, VA. East coast working hours, 8-5 p.m. Responsibilities: Design, configure, and maintain Workday business processes, condition rules, calculated fields, security, notifications, and related tenant configurations to support evolving business needs. Serve as a subject matter expert and provide consultation to stakeholders regarding Workday functionality, configuration decisions, and process design. Lead configuration, testing, validation, and deployment activities for Workday enhancements, releases, and module implementations Resolve complex issues that have been escalated from our Support Team Create and maintain standard and ad hoc HR reports and dashboards to support business needs. Perform data audits to ensure HR data integrity and compliance with policies and regulations. Document system processes, workflows, and user procedures. Partner with HR and IT teams to gather requirements for system updates or process improvements. Qualifications: Experience working with Workday in an analyst and/or configuration role as a full time worker at a large organization that uses Workday. Hands-on Workday configuration experience in one or more functional areas including Absence, Time Tracking, and Payroll. Experience configuring and maintaining business processes, condition rules, notifications, reports, calculated fields, and security. Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into system solutions. Experience supporting large-scale Workday environments with multiple stakeholder groups. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple concurrent projects, enhancements, and production support activities. Work with external vendors or consultants as needed to resolve technical issues or support projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Ability to handle various tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to explain technical information clearly to non-technical users. Proficiency with Excel and reporting tools for data analysis. Collaborative and customer-focused approach to working with HR teams, IT, and vendors. Experience supporting a large, distributed, or multi-state organization preferred. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred or equivalent experience. At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more! #LI-Remote - Pay Range: - Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. - $5,608.34 - $8,975.00 - Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles. - This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. - Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. - The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information