HRIS Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect & Execute: Lead the technical configuration for annual cycles (ATR/Comp Planning), driving technical requirements, implementation, testing, and deployment to ensure a frictionless user experience.
• High-Pressure Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary technical partner for the Compensation team. You will navigate high-stakes environments with composure, translating urgent business needs into scalable Workday solutions.
• Collaborative Escalation: Actively contribute to our supportive team culture by sharing knowledge and assisting peers. You must demonstrate the judgment to escalate risks and roadblocks timely.
• System Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the primary expert and point-of-contact for day-to-day support of Workday HCM & Compensation, managing business processes, integrations, reporting, and dashboards.
• Data Orchestration: Leverage Workday Prism to ingest, transform, and report on high-volume data sets, providing leadership with actionable insights.
• Document Engineering: Design and maintain professional, pixel-perfect compensation and stock statements using BIRT or Workday docs.
• Strategic Roadmapping: Work alongside People Solutions to drive product-led strategic projects from discovery to deployment.
• Operational Excellence: Manage KLTO work with high precision, serving as the Tier 3 expert for HCM, Advanced Comp, and Security.
• Compliance & Governance: Maintain a rigorous posture on SOX compliance and Workday security model integrity.
• Stakeholder Diplomacy: Partner with the wider Solutions team and stakeholders to translate complex business needs into scalable technical requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years in HRIS/People Systems, with at least 3+ years of deep configuration experience in the Workday HCM, Reporting, and Advanced Compensation modules, including Merit, Bonus, and Stock impacting compensation review processes.
• Proven experience working with highly confidential information and supporting critical business operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to set clear expectations with senior stakeholders and escalate issues.
• Proven expertise in Workday Prism Analytics, EIB and BIRT.
• Successful track record leading the technical backend of Annual Comp/Performance cycles in a medium-to-large global enterprise.
• Advanced proficiency in Matrix and Composite reporting.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects, navigating ambiguity and high-pressure timelines.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certifications in Advanced Compensation or Prism.
• Understanding of EIBs, Studio, or Core Connectors to support data flow between Workday and third-party vendors.