Workday Specialist (On-Site)

Who We Are:
Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!

Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Who We Want:
We are seeking a temporary Workday Specialist to serve as a hands-on consultant supporting the implementation and ongoing buildout of our Human Capital Management (HCM) system as we transition from ADP to Workday. This individual will play a critical role during implementation leading up to our July 1 go-live, quickly learning our business processes and system design, and becoming the primary point of contact for continued system configuration post-launch. 

The ideal candidate brings deep Workday expertise, thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment, and can independently execute system builds while collaborating closely with HR, Payroll, and business leaders. This person will help bridge the gap between implementation and steady-state operations by executing prioritized enhancements while internal teams ramp up on daily system usage.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the primary Workday subject matter expert during implementation and post go-live stabilization


• Partner with internal teams to understand business needs and translate them into Workday business process configurations and system enhancements


• Continue system buildout post go-live, including workflows, business processes, reports, and configurations based on team direction


• Support the transition from ADP to Workday by learning current processes and ensuring accurate system alignment


• Troubleshoot system issues and provide hands-on support during and after implementation


• Assist with testing, validation, and issue resolution leading up to and following go-live


• Create and maintain documentation for system processes, configurations, and enhancements


• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to ensure system functionality meets business requirements


• Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to internal team members as they are trained on day-to-day system operations


• Help prioritize and execute a defined backlog of system enhancements required to stabilize and optimize the platform

When and Where:
This is a temporary, full-time position (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) located onsite at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI. This role requires in-person support throughout implementation and post go-live activities. The assignment will conclude once the system is stabilized and operating in a sustainable state.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field preferred


• 5+ years of hands-on Workday experience, including system configuration and business process design


• Proven experience supporting or leading Workday implementations, preferably from go-live through stabilization


• Strong understanding of HCM systems, data structures, and integrations


• Experience transitioning from legacy HRIS platforms (such as ADP) to Workday is strongly preferred


• Ability to translate business needs into system solutions with minimal direction


• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities


• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines


• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally


• Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with team goals


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive information