Senior Workday HCM Engineer

Salesforce

Senior Workday HCM Engineer leading technical integrations across Workday modules for Salesforce. Spearheading complex implementations and mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative global team.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeTexas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SOAPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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