Workday Configuration Analyst

Posted 26 Days Ago
4 Locations
Hybrid
83K-146K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Virtual Reality • App development
Snap is a technology company.
The Role
Configure, support, test, and optimize Workday modules across HR functions. Troubleshoot issues, build advanced reports, conduct data reconciliations and audits, support cross-functional implementations, document systems, and mentor junior configuration specialists. The role requires at least three years of Workday configuration experience and may involve Workday Payroll certification.
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Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.


The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.


Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.


The People team enables Snap’s continued success by hiring great people, helping them grow, rewarding them, and building healthy and productive workplaces. The People Team is composed of Talent, Total Rewards, IDEA, Data & Analytics, People & Recruiting Operations, Council, and Employee Relations. Together, they collaborate with the business to reinforce our values of Kind, Smart, and Creative across our global offices, every day. This team empowers everyone at Snap to do their best work, be themselves, and feel part of a cohesive, global community.


We’re looking for a Workday Configuration Analyst to join the People Team!


  • What you’ll do:
    • Configure and support existing Workday modules (HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Learning) and add new functionality as necessary
    • Build out and optimize our Workday ecosystem
    • Thoroughly test configurations through unit testing and facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) across teams
    • Handle projects with ambiguity from design to implementation and often setting your own direction with minimal aid from leadership
    • Troubleshoot and resolve configuration issues
    • Perform ongoing reconciliations and audits of HR data to ensure data integrity
    • Create functional and technical systems documentation
    • Assess production support ticket intake for root cause, business impact, configuration implications, and opportunities to reduce recurring operational work.
    • Support bi-annual Workday release activities, including reviewing release notes, assessing impact to owned functional areas, testing relevant features, documenting changes, and partnering with stakeholders on adoption where appropriate.

  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
    • Impeccable attention to detail and strong organizational skills
    • Experience configuring and supporting Workday business processes, condition rules, calculated fields, reports, EIBs, and security-related functionality.
    • Someone who can rely on their previous experiences to plan and accomplish future goals
    • Ability to lead cross-functional projects and interact with team members at all levels
    • Ability to work well under general supervision
    • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
    • Curious about technology, automation, and AI-assisted workflows
  • Minimum Qualifications: 
    • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or closely related, or equivalent years of experience in a relevant field
    • 3+ years of Workday configuration experience with Workday modules

  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Hands-on experience in Compensation, Advanced Compensation, and/or Benefits.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 


At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).


Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $98,000-$146,000 annually.


 

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $93,000-$139,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $83,000-$124,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

If you believe this job description is missing required pay transparency information, please submit a report through this form: Job Description Pay Range Disclosure.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a closely related field, or equivalent years of relevant experience
  • 3+ years of Workday configuration experience with Workday modules
  • Workday Payroll Certification

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Snap Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple medical plan options (PPO/HDHP/HMO), dental and vision, HSA/FSA, mental-health support (e.g., Lyra), and wellness programs. Family-building benefits and services like One Medical are also part of the package.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous—up to 26–28 weeks for birthing parents and up to 16 weeks for non-birthing parents—alongside adoption, surrogacy, fertility preservation, backup childcare, caregiver assistance, and return-to-work support.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting cited), plus pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contributions including a Mega Backdoor Roth option, supports long-term savings. Additional financial wellness tools complement the retirement program.

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Year Founded: 2011

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