Key Roles in Workday

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This article covers some of the most common roles used in Workday

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This article covers some of the most common roles used in Workday.

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  • HR Specialist - Perform HR transactions and basic HR functions for assigned organizations. 
  • Academic Faculty Partner -Perform academic faculty management functions for assigned academic units. Examples include creating and maintaining academic appointments, and viewing academic faculty setup data.
  • Manager - Perform functions such as approving time and travel expenses
  • Timekeeper - Adjust hourly employee timesheets and correct unmatched time blocks to streamline manager approvals.
  • Cost Center Manager - Budget manager responsible for transaction approvals, policy compliance, and reconciliations. This role cannot enter transactions except for budget accounting adjustments.
  • Cost Center Procurement Specialist 1 - The PCard holder for the department and has the ability to make routine purchases and requisitions. Has an understanding of basic purchasing rules. 
  • Cost Center Procurement Specialist 2 - Responsible for Purchasing Policy compliance within assigned cost centers. Conducts complex procurements often with related contracts and may have a PCard. 

See Also

Workday HR & Payroll Roles

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Wed 2/18/26 10:16 AM
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Wed 4/8/26 11:39 AM

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