Workday Platform Implementation SME

Job ID: 113010
Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina  [Remote]
Category: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Date Added: 09/08/2026
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Role Summary
This position involves serving as the primary technical SME for the Workday platform within an enterprise environment. The role encompasses managing platform configuration, security, integrations, and release management to ensure secure, efficient, and compliant operation. Collaborating closely with functional and technical teams, the individual will support system enhancements, oversee updates, and maintain platform integrity across multiple modules and business units.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main technical SME for the Workday platform, ensuring system stability, security, and operational health.
  • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and cybersecurity teams to ensure platform security, performance, and adherence to enterprise standards.
  • Manage tenant environments, including production, sandbox, and testing environments, maintaining separation of duties and access controls.
  • Evaluate and implement system configuration changes, ensuring alignment with best practices to support scalability and user experience.
  • Document system configurations, security settings, business processes, and operational procedures for audit readiness and knowledge transfer.
  • Oversee Workday release cycles, including testing, impact analysis, and deployment planning to minimize operational disruptions.
  • Coordinate and monitor integrations with internal and external systems, troubleshooting issues and ensuring data integrity.
  • Provide technical guidance on platform capabilities, limitations, and long-term impacts of configuration decisions to stakeholders.
  • Support reporting and analytics initiatives by ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistent use across modules.
  • Assist with audits and compliance activities, including access reviews, segregation of duties assessments, and regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Five or more years of experience supporting or managing the Workday platform in an enterprise setting.
  • Workday Pro Platform Administrator Certification required.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one full Workday implementation or major deployment, including tenant setup and security design.
  • Proven experience supporting Workday modules such as HCM, Financials, and Spend Management.
  • Knowledge of Workday security concepts, release management, and integration frameworks (EIBs, APIs, middleware).
  • Experience supporting SaaS platforms in regulated environments, including audits and compliance documentation.
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple requests and coordinate release activities effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills and a security-first mindset.

Publishing Pay Range: $115,000.00 – $140,000.00 Annually

This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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