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Workday Specialist

Rainier Recruiting

Denver, CO

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SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Automation, Best Practices, Business Processes, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Consulting, Contract Management, Customer Support/Service, Data Cleaning, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Diversity Recruiting, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Executive Recruiting, Finance, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources Processes, Identify Issues, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Record Keeping, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Scalable System Development, Systems Scalability, Talent Management, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
6 days ago

HR Administrator / HRIS (Workday) Specialist (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid/Remote OK)?

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract with Strong Potential for Full-Time Conversion

About the Opportunity

A rapidly growing advanced technology organization is seeking an experienced HR Administrator / HRIS (Workday) Specialist to join its People Operations team during an exciting period of growth and system implementation.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building efficient HR processes while serving as the primary administrator for a newly implemented Workday environment. You'll play a key role in supporting HR operations, maintaining data integrity, assisting with payroll processes, and helping establish scalable systems that will support the company's continued growth.

If you enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and working at the intersection of HR and technology, this is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact.

What You'll Do

HRIS & Workday Administration
  • Serve as the primary administrator for the Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) platform.
  • Configure and maintain business processes, workflows, security roles, organizational structures, and job profiles.
  • Support the continued implementation and optimization of Workday functionality.
  • Troubleshoot system issues and provide support to employees and managers.
  • Partner with implementation consultants and third-party vendors on system enhancements.
  • Create reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and custom analytics.
  • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of employee data across HR systems.

HR Operations & Payroll Support
  • Support day-to-day HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle.
  • Partner with an external payroll provider to ensure accurate employee records and payroll processing.
  • Review and validate payroll-related data prior to processing.
  • Assist with off-cycle payroll activities, audits, and year-end reporting.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and support ongoing data cleanup initiatives.

Employee Support
  • Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers on HR-related questions.
  • Provide support for:
  • Benefits administration
  • Workday navigation
  • Time-off requests
  • Payroll inquiries
  • Employee records and documentation
  • Deliver responsive, high-quality customer service while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Process Improvement
  • Help develop scalable HR processes and best practices.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and workflow enhancements.
  • Partner closely with HR, Finance, IT, Recruiting, and business leaders to support organizational growth.

What We're Looking For
  • 4+ years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, or HRIS administration.
  • Strong hands-on experience administering Workday HCM.
  • Workday Pro certification is a plus but not required.
  • Experience supporting payroll processes and maintaining HR data accuracy.
  • Strong understanding of employee lifecycle processes and HR operations.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • High-impact role supporting a rapidly growing organization.
  • Opportunity to help shape and optimize a newly implemented Workday environment.
  • Collaborative People Operations team with significant visibility across the business.
  • Contract position with a strong possibility of converting to a full-time employee based on performance and business needs.

Work Authorization: Due to the nature of this position, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and meet applicable work authorization requirements.

Who is Rainier Recruiting? 

Rainier Recruiting is a boutique, award winning national staffing agency and executive search firm. Using an approach that “treats every candidate like an executive search”, we offer positions in contract-to-hire, Full-Time, and executive search. Named the #1 Best Workplace in Washington State in 2022, recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and identified as a top recruitment firm by multiple business journals, Rainier Recruiting is fast becoming a respected company. We are no longer the “best recruiters you have never heard of”. Rainier Recruiting is also proud to share our clients have a 93% repeat business rate. Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of every organization that we partner with.

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