Columbiasportswearcompany
Principal Workday Administrator - Core HR
India · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerColumbiasportswearcompany
- LocationIndia
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
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
Own the configuration and setup of Workday, ensuring alignment with business requirements and compliance standards
Deliver functional solutions by translating business needs into system configurations, workflows, and integrations that are scalable and supportable
Enable resilient business systems by including enhancements, patches, and upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
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)
Document and maintain system configurations, process flows, and support procedures to ensure operational continuity and audit readiness
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions
Contribute to agile delivery, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups, with a focus on delivering high-impact, configuration-driven solutions
Support data integrity and reporting by ensuring accurate data flows between systems and assisting with data validation and reconciliation processes
Who You Are
A highly detail-oriented systems analyst with deep experience in application configuration and operational delivery
A strong executor who thrives on solving problems through hands-on system work and cross-functional collaboration
A clear communicator who can translate business needs into technical configurations and explain system behavior to non-technical stakeholders
A proactive team player who takes ownership of system stability and continuous improvement
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, or a related field—or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in software systems analysis, with a strong focus on Workday system configuration and support
Proven experience configuring and maintaining Workday in one or more of the following modules:
Core HCM
Compensation/Advanced Compensation
Recruiting
Talent
Learning
Benefits
Absence
Reporting/Prism
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Technical proficiency in:
Workday configuration and workflow design
Service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira)
Experience with system integrations, data mapping, and troubleshooting across Workday modules
Familiarity with agile delivery practices and DevOps principles
Excellent documentation, testing, and communication skills
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.


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- SeniorityLead / Principal
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