Workday Resource Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Are you looking to join a dynamic company that truly values their employees, offers great benefits, and has a “people first” culture? At ERPA, we encourage our employees to be innovative and welcome new ideas. Empathy, responsibility, passion, and agility are the values that ERPA embodies in the workplace and seeks in our employees. ERPA is a client-centered technology services firm, modernizing and maximizing customers ’ investment in Workday. Our team delivers holistic solutions for customers looking to maximize their Workday investment and elevate the user experience by offering ongoing application management services, Phase X and follow-on solutions, analytics, and overall optimization. Position Summary: Are you an organized, detail-driven operations professional looking to grow within the Workday ecosystem? We are seeking a Workday Resource Manager to support the Resource Management Organization (RMO) within ERPA's Workday Practice. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Resource Management, this role is responsible for executing day-to-day resource coordination, staffing operations, and post-production support processes. This individual will serve as a key operational partner to Delivery Leadership and Engagement Management, ensuring efficient ticket management, accurate resource tracking, and strong process adherence across the organization. The ideal candidate has experience working within a Workday Partner environment, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and is highly organized with strong attention to detail and a process improvement mindset. Key Responsibilities: Ticket Management & Operational Execution Own and manage the Jira ticket queue, including triage, assignment, and tracking Monitor ticket aging and ensure timely movement through the queue Propose resource assignments based on availability, skillset, and priorities Staffing Coordination Execute resource allocation decisions in partnership with the Senior Manager, Resource Management Coordinate backfills for PTO and coverage gaps Support real-time staffing adjustments Help resolve resource scheduling conflicts and escalate competing priorities to the Senior Manager, Resource Management Forecasting & Time Entry Compliance Monitor and request forecast updates on an ongoing basis from delivery resources Ensure timely and accurate time entry Maintain data accuracy to support staffing decisions Contractor Coordination Review contractor time submissions for accuracy and timeliness Support coordination with external consultants in our Independent Partner Programs (IPP/IPP Plus) Administrative & Systems Support Serve as backup Jira administrator Support certifications tracking and reporting Maintain data integrity and consistency across tools, processes, and reporting Reporting & Tracking Maintain a comprehensive view of resource availability, both internal and external Track resource utilization metrics and staffing trends Provide regular updates and reports to the Senior Manager, Resource Management Process Support Follow and help enforce standardized resource management processes Identify and escalate opportunities for improvement Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in resource management Preferred Experience: 2–5 years of experience working at a Workday Partner or in a resource management, staffing, or project coordination role Familiarity with the Workday ecosystem, including consultants and partner networks, is a plus Strong understanding of resource planning, allocation, and utilization concepts Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and adapt to ever-changing priorities and deadlines Experience with tools such as Jira and forecasting systems preferred Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related field is preferred Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job. Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non-discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. ERPA is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing the pre-employment drug screen and background investigation which may include reference checks, criminal background investigation, and when applicable licensing verification. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not consider any applicants that require sponsorship for employment visa status either now or in the future. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! 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