Workday IT Business Consultant

Williams College seeks a full-time Workday IT Business Consultant to join the Administrative Information Services team.  This position supports the effective use of enterprise administrative applications by staff, faculty and students, working primarily in the area of Human Resources, which has recently transitioned to Workday.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with campus community members to understand business needs and requirements, and apply technology to support them

• Collaborate with and coordinate work with functional subject matter experts and technical staff to implement solutions 

• Develop and execute test plans for new and updated functionality

• Communicate clearly with functional and technical staff about updates, issues, and enhancements

• Create end-user and technical documentation for business processes, reports and data integrations

• Continually improve knowledge of business unit needs, evolving system capabilities, and identify and recommend opportunities for improvement

• Troubleshoot issues in coordination with technical and functional teams

Requirements and Preferences

• Required

  • Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve technical issues

  • The ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse mix of staff, faculty, and students

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated experience gathering and documenting business requirements and analyzing business processes

  • A self-motivated, curious, detail-oriented, and well-organized individual able to work productively both independently and in teams

• Preferred

  • Experience implementing and maintaining cloud applications like Workday

  • Experience with reporting and data integrations

  • Experience working in higher education 

Application review will begin on May 7, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay starts at $90,000, commensurate with experience.

Williams is deeply committed to creating an environment that values and supports a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds. Applicants should highlight relevant experience with building, working with, and supporting a broadly diverse community.

Hybrid on-site/remote work arrangements may be available up to 2 days per week with approval for employees based in NY, MA, CT, or VT; subject to review and revision as policy evolves.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitmen