Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual

Workday Configuration Analyst

Milwaukee, WI Corporate

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
Process ImprovementHRISManual TestingCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles.
  • However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process.
  • Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

  • Production Support & Enhancements
  • Partner with functional and technical teams to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
  • Perform Workday configuration changes under guidance, including business process framework updates, condition rules, validations, and calculated fields.
  • Support ongoing system maintenance, including testing and validation of configuration changes.
  • Execute and validate Workday data loads (e.g., EIBs) to support operational needs and project work.
  • Support Workday‑related projects, including new functionality, enhancements, and process improvements.
  • Document configuration decisions, processes, and support procedures.
  • Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into system solutions.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of Workday best practices and evolving functionality across supported modules.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2-5 years of hands-on experience supporting Workday or HRIS platforms.
  • Experience supporting production issues, enhancements, or configuration changes in an enterprise system.

Nice to have

  • Exposure to Workday releases, testing, or project implementations.
  • Interest in expanding skills across multiple Workday modules.
  • Compensation Range:
  • Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

Compensation

  • Pay Range - Start:
  • Pay Range - End:
  • Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
  • $77,360.00 USD - $116,040.00 USD
  • $80,880.00 USD - $121,320.00 USD
  • It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles.

Benefits

  • Provide production support for Workday Core HCM, Talent, Performance, Learning and Recruiting modules.
  • Exposure to one or more of the following Workday areas: Core HCM, Talent, Performance, Learning or Recruiting.
  • Supports the day‑to‑day operation and ongoing enhancement of the Workday platform across multiple functional areas, including Core HCM, Talent, Performance, Learning and Recruiting.

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