Workday Administrator

This is an internal job posting. Only former Multnomah County employees on an active recall list may apply for this opportunity through this site.

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$109,557.81 - $164,337.02 Annual

Department:

Department of County Management (DCM)

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 15, 2026

The Opportunity:

Overview

Only current HR staff members on teams participating in HR Shared Services will be eligible to apply.

Are you inspired by what’s next?  So are we!  We are seeking a highly skilled Workday Administrator to join Multnomah County’s dedicated and collaborative HR Workday Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your analytical, communication, project management, and problem solving skills as you help us leverage Workday to maximize what we can do today and position ourselves for the future of work.

The HR Workday Team provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership for the County's Human Capital Management (HCM) System. Workday, the County’s enterprise resource planning system (ERP), employs a three tier support model utilizing employee self-service, HR operational teams and HR Workday support staff. The HR Workday Team is responsible for developing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing Workday HCM functionality in collaboration with County functional subject matter experts, ensuring an effective, efficient and innovative ERP system.

We want you to be a part of this organically cohesive and dynamic, transformative team. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities or job description.

• Make configuration changes, including business processes, validations, conditional calculations and eligibility rules,  updates, and new functionality. Build reports. Create and load EIBs as needed.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills while providing timely system support and troubleshooting in HCM Core and other modules of expertise. Ensure all issues reach resolution in a timely manner with ongoing communication to our customers and stakeholders via our ticketing system (ServiceNow) and other communication channels.
• Develop test plans and scripts for each release and with configuration changes.
• Create and update documentation for business requirements, system configuration, and training.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of HR data by performing regular data audits.
• Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Stay up-to-date on new features and updates from Workday. Proactively share information and provide recommendations to key stakeholders related to functionality changes, product enhancements, and known issues.
• In collaboration with cross-functional teams, lead or participate in high-priority projects to improve processes and take advantage of new functionality in Workday.

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Bachelor’s degree (experience may substitute for a degree)
• 3+ years Workday HCM configuration and administration (or comparable enterprise HCM platforms)
• Experience in Core HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Compensation, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Benefits, Talent, Performance, Help, and/or Learning
• Familiarity with employee experience products, such as Workday Help, Journeys and/or Workday Extend
• Experience building and troubleshooting independently business process framework, tenant configuration, condition rules, eligibility criteria and complex calculated fields

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Experience working with HRIS systems in a union environment and collective bargaining agreements
• Experience in the public service/government similar sector
• Project management experience
• Ability to translate complex business and policy requirements into clean system architecture, and explain technical constraints to non-technical HR leaders
• Experience with report writing and analyzing complex data sets
• Experience in building, validating and executing mass data uploads (EIBs)
• Experience working with a ticketing system platform, such as ServiceNow or Workday Help Case Management
• Experience managing release cycles, including testing and analysis

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. 

Screening and Evaluation 

The Application Packet: Your completed application must include the following items:

• A completed online application.
• A resume that contains your relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, and if applicable the number of employees under your supervision.
• A cover letter that expands on your resume and addresses 
  • why you are interested in this position and;
  • demonstrates how your experience and skill set aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, addressing how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualification listed, as these materials may be scored and determine if you move forward in the process.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review, phone screen, and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.
• Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
• Background check and reference checks: All finalists must pass reference checks and some departments may require a criminal records check.

Additional Details 

This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call positions.

Type of Position: This is a salaried, non-represented position that is eligible for overtime.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; there may be some flexibility with scheduling, and daily start and end times. 9/80 may be an option. 

Telework Status: At this time, the position is designated as routine telework with plans to transition to a hybrid work schedule that requires three in-office days, effective no later than July 01, 2027. This designation of telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

Work Location: This position works onsite at the Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR, 97214.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website.

Equal Pay Law: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities.For more information, please visit theDisaster Service Worker Information page.  

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Jessi Rhodes

Email:

jessi.rhodes@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (971) 8650407

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

9717 - Workday Administrator