Staff HRIS Application Engineer

HIGHLIGHTS

Location: Remote

Position Type:   Contract

Hourly : BOE

Residency Status:  US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLY

Overview:

Our client is seeking a Staff HRIS Application Engineer to streamline the Human Resource system experience,and grow our team of HRIS experts. You will be responsible for developing, proposing, and implementing Workday tenant fixes and enhancements. The role is a key resource in providing technical support of our Workday instance.

Responsibilities:

Include tenant optimization, data integrity, reporting configuration and our client’s various Workday Modules. The applicant must be able to work with multiple teams, working cross-functionally,and adapting to various forms of input. Collaboration is also necessary to produce the best solution to address the business’ needs, leading to success. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about innovation and willing to experiment with unique solutions to complex problems. This role involves evaluating business needs and current processes for continuous improvement,and deploying scalable solutions to meet those needs.

Workday Leadership:

Serve as the Workday subject matter expert (SME) to support business initiatives  and cross-functional partners

Lead system-related efforts including requirement gathering, configuration,  integration development, testing, implementation, and training

Configure and optimize business processes, integrations, and governance to   support operational efficiency

Stakeholder Support and Communication:

Act as a consultant to internal stakeholders to clarify business needs, define   scope, assess feasibility, and align resources

Respond to requests by confirming the business need and working with the team   to plan sprints by establishing realistic expectations for delivery

Communicate system changes, updates, and timelines clearly to all impacted

Teams

Technical Competencies:

Manage and provision role-based and user-based security groups and their   associated permissions.

Design and maintain global time off and leave plans, accruals, carryover   calculations, and eligibility rules in Workday Absence.

Develop and maintain compensation grades, grade profiles, and tier structures   based on stakeholder market analysis.

Assist in the administration of compensation cycles including merit and bonus   planning.

Data and Reporting:

Provide complex matrix and advanced reports using calculated values tailored to   the business needs of the stakeholders

Maintain a centralized catalog of reports and dashboards to support consistent   and accurate system data

Ensure data structures and outputs align with business needs and reporting

Standards

System Monitoring and Problem Resolution:

Investigate and resolve system issues with a focus on root cause analysis and   long-term solutions

Apply experience and analytical skills to anticipate system needs and mitigate   risks proactively

Release and Change Management:

Lead Workday release assessments to evaluate impact and readiness

Coordinate changes to processes, integrations, or configurations with clear   documentation and stakeholder alignment

Ensure all changes are communicated, documented, and implemented with   minimal disruption

Documentation and Knowledge Transfer:

Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation for business processes   and system configuration

Provide knowledge transfer and training to ensure consistent system use across

Teams

Professional Expectations:

Strong collaboration skills - works well across cross-functional teams, listens actively, knows how to navigate ambiguity

Attention to detail - cares about getting details right and knows how to prioritize

Change resilient - flexible and adaptive

Consultative mindset - asks thoughtful questions, anticipates needs, not afraid to challenge assumptions to help drive the best outcome

Accountability (takes ownership of work and follows through on commitments).

When blockers arise, issues are raised early and proactively)

Respects deadlines - takes pride in delivering quality work and understands that timely updates are key to strong team coordination

Has experience supporting stakeholders who aren't technical and helps them to

feel confident/empowered

Open to feedback - uses feedback as a tool to make improvements

Education and Experience:

BS/BA required, preferably in a business, technology, or other quantitative field

5+ years of experience in implementation, enhancement, and/or technical support of

Workday Core HCM and supplemental modules and multi-system integrations

Hands-on Workday HCM configuration and reporting capabilities

Workday Pro Certifications (HCM, Reporting, Integrations, Security); Workday Studio experience strongly preferred

Experience with EIBs, both in and outbound both for BPs and third-party tools

3+ years of experience with Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System highly preferred

Ability to handle highly sensitive data with integrity

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including complex formulas, pivot tables, and VBA

Flexibility to pivot quickly both within and between projects

Effective written and oral communication skills

Able to work well in both team and individual environment

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