[Hiring] Workday Administrator @Nava PBC

Role Description

We are hiring for a Workday Administrator who will focus on:

• Payroll, Benefits & Talent: own configuration, data integrity, and support for Payroll, Benefits, and Performance/Talent.

This Administrator will partner closely with other Workday Administrators and the HCM Manager to translate approved architectural and business decisions into working Workday configuration, and to keep Nava's Workday environment reliable, audit-ready, and continuously improving. Success in either role requires more than responding to tickets; we're looking for people who proactively identify data quality issues, process gaps, and configuration or integration improvements within their area, and escalate changes that impact core architecture.

What you'll do:

• Build and configure Business Processes (BPs), condition rules, and notifications within the architectural standards set by the HCM Manager.
• Administer approved Workday security changes, including role- and user-based security groups, domain and business process security; perform periodic access reviews and escalate exceptions to the HCM Manager.
• Build and maintain standard and custom reports, calculated fields, and dashboards for day-to-day operational needs.
• Perform recurring data audits, validation, and reconciliation across Workday and connected systems; investigate discrepancies and remediate data quality issues.
• Support data loads (EIBs) and mass data updates, following data standards set by the HCM Manager.
• Monitor Workday releases and delivered functionality; perform impact analysis, configuration and regression testing, and coordinate UAT.
• Provide first-line technical support, troubleshooting, and end-user training/job aids for the teams in their functional area.
• Own day-to-day Workday incidents and service requests within their area from intake through resolution; triage by severity and business impact.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to Workday configuration, access, reports, integrations, and HR data.

Payroll, Benefits & Talent:

• Build and configure Business Processes, condition rules, and notifications for Payroll, Benefits, and Performance/Talent.
• Process and complete routine configuration requests from the Payroll, Benefits, and Talent teams.
• Perform recurring Payroll and Benefits data audits, validation, and reconciliation; investigate and remediate discrepancies.
• Partner with People Operations and Talent stakeholders to identify recurring pain points, manual processes, and automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on Workday administration experience.
• Workday certification in HCM.
• Demonstrated ability to build reports and configure Business Processes across multiple Workday modules.
• Experience with data loads (EIBs) and data migration.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to execute effectively within an established architecture/governance framework, and escalate appropriately to the HCM Manager.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with agile project methodologies.

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired.
• Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
• May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract.

Benefits

• Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs.
• Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost.
• Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge.
• Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO.
• Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus.
• Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home.
• Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools.
• Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through a virtual visit program (depending on available providers).
• Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest.
• 401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan.
• Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities.
• Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs.
• Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses.
• Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills.
• Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs.
• Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team.
• Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable.
• Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care.