Salesforce

Senior Workday HCM Engineer

Salesforce

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

SOAPSQL

About the role

  • Act as a technical lead across Workday Core HCM and specialized modules.
  • Spearhead complex integrations between Workday and enterprise systems.
  • Ensure end-to-end implementation success for scalable, secure HR technology solutions.
  • Lead design, configuration, and maintenance of Core HCM, Recruiting, Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll while supporting tenant and security protocols.
  • Build robust integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connect (CCB), Orchestrations, Workday Extend, and Web Services (SOAP/REST).
  • Develop complex custom reports and calculated fields; utilize BIRT and XSLT for data transformation.
  • Build and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using tools like Kainos to reduce manual overhead.
  • Mentor junior engineers, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and ensure best practices across Workday systems.
  • Maintain technical documentation, conduct audits, and ensure data integrity and security.

Requirements

  • Active Workday Certifications (Core HCM + at least one functional module and/or Integrations/Studio/Extend)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven hands-on experience in full-lifecycle Workday HCM implementation, engineering, or systems analysis.
  • Deep integration expertise: Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connect (CCB), Orchestrations, Extend, PECI/PICOF, XSLT, XML.
  • Strong Web Services knowledge (SOAP, REST) and relational database languages (WQL/SQL).
  • Reporting expertise: Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, BIRT.
  • Automation: experience with Kainos or similar test automation tools and manual testing.
  • In-depth knowledge of Workday Core HCM and at least one functional module: Recruiting, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll.
  • Solid understanding of Workday Security (Security Groups, Domains, BP Policies).
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, global environment.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee stock purchasing program
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Hard Skills & Tools
Workday Core HCMWorkday StudioEIBCore Connect (CCB)OrchestrationsWorkday ExtendWeb Services (SOAP/REST)XSLTBIRTWQL/SQL
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalyticalcommunicationinterpersonalmentoringtroubleshootingbest practicescollaboration
Certifications
Workday Certifications (Core HCM)Workday IntegrationsWorkday StudioWorkday Extend