Workday Configuration Analyst

Role : Workday Configuration Analyst

Duration : 6 months, Potential for extension

Location : 100% Remote (U.S. based only)

Candidate must be willing to work East Coast hours

Candidates willing to go on-site to the King of Prussia, PA office are a plus

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 the Client's 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 CSL's Records Retention Policy and audit requirements
• Collaborate with the Systems & Data Compliance Analyst to translate findings into actionable system changes
• Partner with CSL 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

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