"Senior Applications Specialist (Workday)"

PRIMARY DETAIL

• $122,628 to $136,449 (HEW Level 8) plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• 2 Year FTC Role | Hybrid | Work with a strong collaborative team
• Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Applications Specialist (Workday) to contribute to the configuration, optimisation and ongoing support of Workday across key HR functions. As a senior member of the Applications team, you will provide technical and functional expertise for Workday, helping to ensure system stability, data accuracy and continuous improvement across the University’s HR, payroll and workforce management ecosystem.

You will provide senior-level support across multiple Workday modules, assist with complex issue resolution, and work on integrations with systems such as Ascender Pay and Kronos. In collaboration with other senior team members, you will influence the system roadmap, support release management, guide HR and IT stakeholders, and contribute to uplifting capability within the team through knowledge sharing and mentoring. You will also identify opportunities for process improvement and support automation initiatives to enhance overall HR and payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration, enhancement and optimisation of Workday modules and business processes
• Oversee integrations between Workday, payroll (Ascender Pay) and time & attendance systems (Kronos)
• Provide expert guidance, troubleshooting and escalation support for complex system issues
• Drive Workday release planning, testing and deployment activities
• Partner with HR, Payroll and IT stakeholders to improve processes and deliver high-quality system outcomes
• Contribute to team capability by mentoring and guiding junior specialists
• Maintain technical and functional documentation for Workday, integrations and related systems
• Participate in change management activities and production deployments

About You

You are a seasoned Workday specialist with deep experience configuring and supporting multiple HR modules in a complex environment. You understand end-to-end HR and payroll ecosystems, including integrations with systems such as Ascender Pay and Kronos, and are confident resolving issues spanning data flows, business processes and system design. You bring strong analytical skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach, and you are comfortable contributing at a senior level to system improvements, stakeholder engagement and the reliability of critical HR applications.

Reporting to the Application Services Manager (HR), you will have:

• Extensive experience configuring and supporting Workday in a complex organisation
• Strong understanding of Workday security, reporting and integration frameworks
• Experience with payroll and workforce systems, particularly Ascender Pay and/or Kronos
• Proven ability to lead complex problem resolution and system enhancement initiatives
• Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative, proactive and committed to continuous improvement
• Familiarity with Kronos or similar time and attendance systems (Desirable)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data integrity and process efficiency
• Clear communication and documentation skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented approach

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter addressing the selection criteria below:

• Demonstrated expertise in Workday support, configuration and integration management across multiple HR modules
• Experience troubleshooting integrations between Workday and payroll systems such as Ascender Pay
• Working knowledge of Kronos or similar time and attendance systems (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience across the full application lifecycle including requirements analysis, configuration, testing, release management and maintenance
• Proven ability to lead incident resolution, problem management and post-incident analysis
• Strong analytical and documentation skills, including the ability to translate business requirements into technical outcomes
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands effectively

Kindly please note that this position requires a criminal record check.

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.

Why work at Macquarie

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:

• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Flexible working options
• Training and professional development
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
• Onsite vacation care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

04/12/2025 11:59 PM

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