The right hire won’t just keep the lights on—they’ll flip the switch on your entire system.
Hiring a Workday Administrator can feel deceptively simple. Post a job. Look for the word “Workday” a few times. Hope for the best.
But here’s the truth: the best Workday admins are more than just technically sound. They’re problem-solvers, translators, and strategic partners who can turn your platform into a real competitive edge.
At Syssero, we specialize in Workday Permanent Staffing—helping companies like yours go beyond check-the-box hiring to find truly impactful talent. If you’re looking to make your next great hire, start with these three questions:
🔍 1. What Workday skills do we need today—and tomorrow?
Workday is a powerful ecosystem. But not every admin is a one-person SWAT team.
Do you need support with HCM? Payroll? Reporting? Integrations? A little of everything? A good admin will have depth in some areas—but they’re not going to be an expert in every module.
As PeopleTeam points out, the strongest admins don’t just know how Workday works—they understand how your business works and tailor the system to fit it.
So think ahead: what are your top priorities now, and where do you want to be a year from now? Your Workday recruiting strategy should align with both.
🧰 2. Are we hiring a builder, a fixer, or a strategic partner?
Workday admins tend to come with a particular “flavor”—and knowing which one you need is half the battle.
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Builders thrive in new implementations or fresh environments where things are being set up for the first time.
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Fixers are great in cleanup mode—they stabilize systems after a rocky rollout or long stretch without governance.
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Strategic partners zoom out and align Workday to your broader goals, bringing long-term value beyond config.
TeamUp9 says it well: the best admins don’t just take orders—they anticipate needs and connect dots across your organization.
So what kind of help do you really need right now?
💡 3. Are we set up to keep the talent we hire?
Let’s be honest: a great admin can only do so much if the org around them isn’t ready.
If you want someone who’s proactive, invested, and accountable, you’ll need to offer:
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A clearly scoped role (not just “do Workday now, thanks”)
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Leadership alignment
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Investment in training, optimization, and system health
The best Workday talent wants to work with you, not just for you. Set the stage for them to thrive, and they will.
As Workday Service Partners, we’ve seen it all: thriving admins in supportive cultures—and burned-out ones in companies that treat Workday like a one-and-done project. Let’s not go there.
✨ Bonus Tip: Finding the right admin isn’t one-size-fits-all.
That’s why Syssero’s Workday Recruiting Services go far beyond keyword-matching. We connect you with vetted professionals who bring not just technical skills—but strategic thinking, team fit, and long-term value.
Whether you’re growing, cleaning up, or scaling smarter, we’ll help you find the right fit. And if you’re still figuring things out? Our interim support can fill the gap while you hire.
🎯 Don’t gamble on your most critical system.
A strong Workday admin can turn your system into a strategic engine. A weak one? Can slow you down fast.
Let’s find the person who gets your goals—and gets to work.
Contact Syssero today to build the team your Workday deserves.