People Systems Administrator, Workday

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We're looking for a highly skilled People Systems Administrator to drive the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday across Vanta, with deep functional ownership of the Payroll, Benefits, and/or Absence module(s).

Responsibilities

Own the design and configuration of the Workday platform; Lead the design and implementation of configurations across Workday modules (Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking) including business processes and security groups along with condition rules and calculated fields; Serve as the primary technical expert for Workday enhancements, partnering with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate ambiguous business problems into scalable system solutions; Build the administration frameworks and standards the team runs on: security role design, tenant and environment management, change control, testing protocols, and documentation; Design reusable, scalable solutions rather than one-off fixes; Own change management for system changes, plan and deliver stakeholder communications, training, and enablement; Drive continuous improvement by proactively analyzing Workday processes, integrations, and user interfaces; Stay ahead of the Workday roadmap and release cycles, review release notes, assess feature impact, run regression testing, and own release communication and prioritization; Identify where the biggest manual lift sits across People Ops and proactively solve it

Requirements

5+ years in HRIS/People Systems, including significant hands-on Workday configuration and administration; Demonstrated depth in at least one of the following Workday modules: Payroll, Benefits, or Absence, with working knowledge of the other two and how they interact; Strong command of the Workday business process framework, security configuration, condition rules, and calculated fields; Proven experience owning complex systems initiatives end to end, not just executing assigned configuration tasks; Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions; Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, effective working independently and collaboratively across teams; A track record of handling confidential employee data with care and designing systems that meet audit and compliance requirements; Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employer sponsorship; Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work, demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact

Nice to have

Workday certification preferred

Benefits

Industry-competitive salary and equity; Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans; 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents; Health & wellness stipend; Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend; Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office; Family planning benefits; Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting; Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time; 11 company-paid holidays; Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events; Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney