Senior Application Analyst - Workday

April 27, 2026

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The Senior Application Analyst - Workday serves as a subject‑matter expert responsible for the design, configuration, integration, security, and ongoing support of the Workday platform. This role requires deep Workday integration experience alongside broad functional understanding of HCM, Financial Management, and Security. The analyst partners closely with business, HR, Finance, Payroll, and IT stakeholders to ensure a secure, scalable, and highly available Workday environment that aligns with organizational strategy and regulatory standards. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the stability, security, and scalability of Workday, directly impacting employee experience, financial integrity, and operational efficiency. The Senior Application Analyst is a trusted technical advisor and a key contributor to enterprise digital initiatives<div><div>Workday Integrations & Architecture <ul><li>Design, build, deploy, and support Workday integrations using Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, and REST/SOAP APIs. </li><li>Support inbound and outbound integrations across HCM, Payroll, Financials, Benefits, Time Tracking, and third‑party vendors. </li><li>Troubleshoot integration failures, data discrepancies, and performance issues across environments. </li><li>Manage the integration lifecycle including documentation, testing, deployment, and release management. </li><li>Ensure integrations follow Workday‑recommended architecture and data governance standards. </li></ul></div><div>Functional & Application Support <ul><li>Provide advanced configuration, troubleshooting, and production support across Workday HCM, Financial Management, and Security Administration. </li><li>Partner with HR and Finance teams to translate business requirements into scalable, supportable Workday solutions. </li><li>Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex production issues in collaboration with Workday and third‑party vendors. </li></ul></div><div>Security & Compliance <ul><li>Design, configure, and support Workday security domains, business process frameworks, and role‑based access models. </li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable regulations such as SOX, HIPAA (where applicable), and data privacy standards. </li><li>Support audits by producing security documentation, reports, and evidence.</li><li>Implement least‑privilege access models and monitor security‑related changes. </li></ul></div><div>Environment Management & Operations <ul><li>Support Workday tenant management across Production, Sandbox, Preview, and Implementation environments. </li><li>Participate in Workday biannual updates, impact analysis, regression testing, and feature adoption. </li><li>Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures. </li><li>Follow ITIL‑aligned incident, problem, and change management practices. </li></ul></div></div><div><div>Continuous Improvement & Leadership <ul><li>Act as a technical mentor to other analysts and consultants. </li><li>Evaluate new Workday features and recommend enhancements. </li><li>Participate in roadmap planning and digital transformation initiatives. </li><li>Support Agile and DevOps‑aligned delivery models. </li></ul></div></div>Position RequirementsExperience & Skills <ul><li>Minimum of 5+ years of experience supporting Workday in a production enterprise environment. </li><li>Demonstrated expertise building and supporting complex Workday integrations. </li><li>Strong functional knowledge of Workday HCM, Financial Management, and the Workday Security Framework. </li><li>Experience with Workday APIs (REST/SOAP) and XML/XSLT. </li><li>Proven ability to troubleshoot cross‑functional and cross‑system issues. </li><li>Familiarity with SaaS integration patterns and cloud security principles. </li></ul>Technical Competencies <ul><li>Workday Studio, EIBs, and Core Connectors </li><li>Business Process Framework configuration </li><li>Calculated fields, condition rules, and reporting </li><li>Data privacy and role‑based security design </li><li>Understanding of financial accounting concepts and HR business processes</li></ul>Soft Skills <ul><li>Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities </li><li>Strong stakeholder partnership and customer service orientation </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Workday certifications (Integrations, HCM, Financials, or Security) </li><li>Experience in healthcare, higher education, or other regulated environments </li><li>Exposure to Workday Extend or Prism Analytics </li><li>Experience supporting large Workday deployments </li><li>Familiarity with enterprise identity platforms such as Azure AD, SSO, and MFA</li></ul>Education <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.</li></ul>Physical Requirements:Standard office environment.More than 50% of the time:<ul><li>Sit, stand, and walk.</li><li>Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.</li><li>See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.</li></ul>Less than 50% of the time:<ul><li>Stoop, kneel or crawl.</li><li>Climb and balance.</li><li>Carry and lift 10-20 pounds</li></ul>Residents living in CA, NY, Jersey City, NJ, WA and CO click <a href="http://drive.google.com/file/d/1UKkIJ36NaEKO6FPDnFKNSBQfebG2AwHL/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to view pay range information.Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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