Lead Application Administrator - Corporate Systems

**Position Overview** ===================== The Lead Application Administrator oversees the application administration function, driving strategic initiatives, standardizing configurations, and ensuring scalability and security across platforms. **A Day in the Life** ===================== * Develop, standardize, document, and hold other administrators to account for best practices and operating procedures * Oversee the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of product-related systems and applications * Proactively implement systems and processes ensuring applications operate within expected SLAs for performance, availability, and security * Provide user training, documentation, and change management support to improve adoption and system usage * Foster relationships with key business partners to identify pain points, validate concerns through audits, and assess impact * Collaborate with product vendors, project managers and development teams to implement system enhancements and new features. * Identify opportunities to improve system performance and efficiency * Analyze feedback from users and stakeholders to drive system improvements * Design and implement automation for routine administrative tasks and workflows * Manage the integration of product systems with other enterprise applications, ensuring seamless data flow via API’s and automation tools * Partner with QA, Integration, Release Management, and other IT functions to advance maturity of associated processes * Lead system upgrades, migrations, enhancements, and new feature deployments while ensuring minimal downtime * Advise business and technology stakeholders on application configuration optionality relative to expected project outcomes * Communicate technical issues in business terms and provide status updates with contingency options **You'll Come With** ==================== : * 10+ years of professional IT experience, including 7+ years supporting enterprise workforce and HR systems in complex, multi-site environments. * Workday Platform Administrator or equivalent certification to support experience in other Workforce platforms. * Hands-on administration and configuration experience with Workforce Management platforms such as Kronos (UKG) or Workday, including Time & Attendance, Scheduling, Absence Management, and Labor Management modules. * Responsible for day-to-day system administration, including security role configuration, pay rule maintenance, accrual updates, business structure changes, and system parameter management. * Deep knowledge of SaaS and on-prem application architecture and security * Experience supporting payroll integrations, ensuring accurate time capture, overtime calculations, holiday rules, shift differentials, and compliance with federal and state labor regulations. * Hands-on experience troubleshooting integrations and data flows, including inbound/outbound interfaces between WFM systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle EBS, SAP) using middleware tools such as Informatica, APIs, or flat file transfers. * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, resolving timecard discrepancies, integration failures, scheduling conflicts, and reporting inaccuracies. * End to end functional knowledge of procurement, invoicing, and expense management workflows **#LI-ML1** **Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!**   ======================================================= _You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan._  _We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity_ Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location. Compensation Range: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00