Workday Operations Engineer

Lincoln, NE - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 85000 - 100000

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer professional services company consumer loan originator and servicer payments processor renewable energy solutions and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years Nelnet has been serving its customers associates and communities.

The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team youre part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live learn and work.

We are seeking a skilled Workday Operations Engineer to support and optimize our Workday system ensuring its seamless performance and integration within our business operations. This role involves monitoring system health troubleshooting issues managing system updates and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Workday functionality. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Workday experience with system configurations integrations and security and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Lincoln Nebraska Candidates- This position offers a hybrid work option. Nelnet values flexibility and understands the importance of work-life integration. Our hybrid work environment allows associates living within 30 miles of our Lincoln Nebraska office location to work remotely for part of the week while also fostering collaboration and team connection through in-office presence three days per week.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. To be considered candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Job Responsibilities include:

Maintain and optimize Workday system performance ensuring uptime and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve Workday-related technical issues and service requests.
Manage and coordinate Workday updates releases and enhancements in coordination with HR Finance IT teams and other Stakeholders.
Develop and support Workday integrations with third-party systems.
Ensure compliance with security policies and data governance best practices.
Collaborate with stakeholders to improve workflows and system efficiencies.
Provide training and technical support for users.
Follow change control policies and procedures for application migrations from non-production to production environments.
Minor programming and development.
Participate in internal and external audits and produce audit documentation and reports as necessary.
Provide excellent customer service.

EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree in computer science Information Systems or a related field (or equivalent experience).

EXPERIENCE:

3 years experience as a Business Systems or Technical Analyst- Required
US citizenship is required to obtain security clearance.
Experience with Workday system administration configurations and integrations preferred.
Experience with Accounting Finance Budgeting HRMS ITIL applications preferred.

COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
Proficient troubleshooting skills and ability to analyze system performance.
Knowledge of Workday Studio EIBs APIs and web services is a plus.
Strong consensus building multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.
Willingness and ability to quickly learn new technologies and business functions.
Excellent coordination documentation and organization skills.
Effectively cope with change shift gears comfortably decide and act without having the total picture and comfortable with ambiguity.
Self-directed and highly motivated.
Ability to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Pay range for this role is $85000-$100000 annually depending on experience.

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Our benefits package includes medical dental vision HSA and FSA generous earned time off 401K/student loan repayment life insurance & AD&D insurance employee assistance program employee stock purchase program tuition reimbursement performance-based incentive pay short- and long-term disability and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion/creed national origin gender sex marital status age disability use of a guide dog or service animal sexual orientation military/veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at or.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Required Experience:

Job Responsibilities include:

Maintain and optimize Workday system performance ensuring uptime and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve Workday-related technical issues and service requests.
Manage and coordinate Workday updates releases and enhancements in coordination with HR Finance IT teams and other Stakeholders.
Develop and support Workday integrations with third-party systems.
Ensure compliance with security policies and data governance best practices.
Collaborate with stakeholders to improve workflows and system efficiencies.
Provide training and technical support for users.
Follow change control policies and procedures for application migrations from non-production to production environments.
Minor programming and development.
Participate in internal and external audits and produce audit documentation and reports as necessary.
Provide excellent customer service.

EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree in computer science Information Systems or a related field (or equivalent experience).

EXPERIENCE:

3 years experience as a Business Systems or Technical Analyst- Required
US citizenship is required to obtain security clearance.
Experience with Workday system administration configurations and integrations preferred.
Experience with Accounting Finance Budgeting HRMS ITIL applications preferred.

COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
Proficient troubleshooting skills and ability to analyze system performance.
Knowledge of Workday Studio EIBs APIs and web services is a plus.
Strong consensus building multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.
Willingness and ability to quickly learn new technologies and business functions.
Excellent coordination documentation and organization skills.
Effectively cope with change shift gears comfortably decide and act without having the total picture and comfortable with ambiguity.
Self-directed and highly motivated.
Ability to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment.