Sr. Workday Admin HCM

About the role at 2U

We are seeking a Sr. Workday Admin HCM to join 2U's HRIS/Workday team in Cape Town. You will own the end-to-end administration of Workday HCM, ensure data integrity, security, and optimal system configuration to support workforce planning and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration, optimization, and maintenance of Workday HCM modules (Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Talent, Recruiting, and Payroll where applicable).
• Manage security roles and access control to ensure appropriate data governance.
• Design, test, and deploy Workday business processes and reports; ensure data quality and accuracy.
• Lead Workday integrations with external systems (payroll providers, benefits systems, recruiting tools) and Workday Studio-based interfaces.
• Partner with HR, payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Monitor upgrades, patches, and release readiness; coordinate testing and change management.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, runbooks, and user guides; provide training to teams as needed.
• Support payroll validation and data integrity across the HR ecosystem.
• Participate in HRIS governance and project delivery for Workday-related initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience administering Workday HCM or equivalent HRIS, with deep expertise in configuration, security, reporting, and business processes.
• Hands-on experience with Workday integrations (preferably Workday Studio) and data migration concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills; excellent communication in English.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; willingness to work on-site in Cape Town, South Africa.
• Workday HCM certification is a plus; bachelor's degree in HRIS, IT, or a related field.

About 2U

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