Department: Internal Systems
Reports to: VP, Corporate Systems
Location: US-Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
DoubleVerify is seeking a Senior Workday Administrator to serve as the primary owner and technical steward of our Workday HCM platform. This role is critical to enabling operational excellence, ensuring data integrity, and driving continuous platform optimization that supports our growing workforce and evolving business needs.
Reporting directly to the VP of Corporate Systems, you will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance, configuration, and enhancement of Workday, while serving as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical implementation. You will ensure platform stability, security compliance, and seamless integration with our broader enterprise systems ecosystem.
Serve as the primary owner of the Workday platform, including performance across all HCM modules
Manage automated business processes (BPs), security groups, tenant configurations, and data integrity across the production and sandbox environments
Proactively identify and implement platform enhancements that improve user experience, reduce manual effort, and increase data accuracy
Lead bi-annual Workday release management, including feature evaluation, testing, and controlled deployment to minimize business disruption
Translate complex business requirements into technical Workday configurations
Partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and other stakeholders to design scalable solutions that support business growth
Document all configurations, business processes, and custom solutions to maintain institutional knowledge and support audit readiness
Own the full lifecycle of Workday integrations connecting to external systems (payroll providers, benefits carriers, time tracking systems, etc.)
Develop, maintain, and optimize custom integrations using:
Enterprise Interface Builders (EIBs)
Core Connectors
Workday Studio
RESTful/SOAP web services
Monitor integration performance, troubleshoot failures, and ensure data accuracy across connected systems
Implement error handling, logging, and alerting mechanisms to proactively address integration issues
Configure and maintain role-based and user-based security groups, domain security policies, and business process security policies
Conduct quarterly security audits to ensure proper segregation of duties and compliance with internal controls
Manage user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews in accordance with SOC 2 and other compliance requirements
Partner with IT Security to enforce data privacy standards and respond to access-related audit findings
Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning recommendations
Manage tenant operations including sandboxing, data loads, mass updates, and configuration migrations
Maintain and optimize custom reports, calculated fields, and advanced reporting solutions
Leverage XML, XSLT, and APIs to manage complex data transformations and integrations
Stay current on Workday product roadmap and emerging features, evaluating applicability to DoubleVerify's needs
Contribute to the broader Corporate Systems strategy by identifying opportunities for automation, AI enablement, and cross-platform optimization
5+ years of hands-on Workday HCM administration experience, including at least 2 full implementation or upgrade cycles
3+ years developing and managing Workday integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, Studio)
Proven track record configuring core HCM modules: Core HCM, Recruiting, Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking, and Absence Management
Experience managing security frameworks, business processes, and tenant operations in production environments
Expert-level proficiency in Workday configuration, including business processes, calculated fields, and custom validations
Strong integration development skills using Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, and web services (SOAP/REST)
Proficiency with XML, XSLT, and API-based data transformations
Experience with Workday Report Writer, Advanced Reports, and Dashboards
Understanding of HR data models, payroll processes, and benefits administration workflows
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on root cause analysis
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy and documentation standards
Collaborative mindset with experience partnering across HR, Finance, IT, and business functions
Workday Certifications in HCM, Integrations, or Security
Experience with Workday Extend or Prism Analytics
Familiarity with iPaaS platforms (e.g., Workato, Boomi, MuleSoft) for hybrid integration scenarios
Background in SOC 2, GDPR, or other compliance frameworks
Experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company environment
Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, JavaScript) for automation