About this role
At Columbia Sportswear, our Digital Technology (CDT) team plays a critical role in enabling global operations through robust, scalable systems. We are seeking a Principal Workday Administrator to join our Human Resources Technology team. This role is ideal for a hands-on analyst with 8+ years of experience who specializes in system configuration, operational execution, and solution delivery within enterprise HR platforms.
What You’ll Do
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Own the configuration and setup of Workday, ensuring alignment with business requirements and compliance standards
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Deliver functional solutions by translating business needs into system configurations, workflows, and integrations that are scalable and supportable
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Enable resilient business systems by including enhancements, patches, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
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Lead operational delivery of application support, including incident resolution, root cause analysis, and performance tuning
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Perform hands-on testing of system changes, including integration, regression, and functional user testing (FUT)
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Document and maintain system configurations, process flows, and support procedures to ensure operational continuity and audit readiness
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions
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Contribute to agile delivery, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups, with a focus on delivering high-impact, configuration-driven solutions
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Support data integrity and reporting by ensuring accurate data flows between systems and assisting with data validation and reconciliation processes
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Who You Are
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A highly detail-oriented systems analyst with deep experience in application configuration and operational delivery
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A strong executor who thrives on solving problems through hands-on system work and cross-functional collaboration
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A clear communicator who can translate business needs into technical configurations and explain system behavior to non-technical stakeholders
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A proactive team player who takes ownership of system stability and continuous improvement
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What You Bring
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Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, or a related field—or equivalent experience
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8+ years of experience in software systems analysis, with a strong focus on Workday system configuration and support
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Proven experience configuring and maintaining Workday in one or more of the following modules:
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Core HCM
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Compensation/Advanced Compensation
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Recruiting
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Talent
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Learning
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Benefits
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Absence
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Reporting/Prism
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Extend
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Technical proficiency in:
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Workday configuration and workflow design
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Service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira)
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Experience with system integrations, data mapping, and troubleshooting across Workday modules
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Familiarity with agile delivery practices and DevOps principles
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Excellent documentation, testing, and communication skills
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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.