# Workday Developer

**Company:** [Gusto](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/gusto)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, Denver, CO, New York, NY
**Role:** Other
**Salary:** $128k – $193k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Workday, workday hcm, workday payroll, workday absence, workday time tracking, workday talent, workday compensation, workday security, workday business processes, calculated fields, workday reporting, matrix reports, composite reports, Dashboards, uat
**Posted:** 2026-07-30

> Lead configuration, optimization, reporting, and support for Workday HCM, Payroll, and related modules to power HR and payroll processes at Gusto. Requires 5-7 years of hands-on Workday experience, advanced knowledge of security, business processes, and reporting, plus a bachelor's degree.

## Job Description

## Workday Configuration & Enhancements
- Lead configuration of Workday modules (e.g., Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Talent, Compensation) on complex business requirements, applying in-depth evaluation to determine optimal approaches.
- Architect and guide development of Workday Business Processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and security roles; exercise judgment in selecting methods and techniques on new assignments.
- Lead evaluation and adoption of new features with each Workday release; identify creative solutions and guide policy development for optimization across modules.

## Reporting & Analytics
- Develop and own advanced, matrix, composite, and dashboard reports in Workday; apply in-depth analytical judgment to surface actionable workforce insights for senior stakeholders.
- Drive data quality and integrity standards across Workday and connected systems; provide in-depth analytical insights to inform workforce decisions and cross-functional planning.
- Own audit readiness through proactive reporting, documentation, and control frameworks; determine appropriate methods independently.

## Testing & Quality Assurance
- Design and lead test strategies including test plans, scripts, and UAT coordination; exercise independent judgment in defining testing approaches and resolving complex issues.
- Lead regression and functional testing for biannual Workday releases; determine procedures and guide team approach to ensure quality and business continuity.

## Collaboration & Support
- Network with key contacts across functions; adapt communication style to diverse audiences and frequently advise others—including senior partners—on complex Workday matters, using persuasion and judgment to drive alignment.
- Provide expert-level Workday system support; independently diagnose and resolve complex issues, and develop scalable solutions that prevent recurrence.
- Mentor and upskill team members and key users on Workday functionality; act as an internal subject matter authority on system capabilities and best practices.

## Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5-7 years of hands-on Workday analyst or configuration experience.
- Advanced, wide-ranging knowledge of Workday security, business processes, reporting, and calculated fields; proven ability to independently determine methods and techniques on new, complex assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to work on complex, ambiguous issues requiring in-depth evaluation; exercises independent judgment in selecting approaches, with work reviewed upon completion rather than in progress.

## Preferred Qualifications
- Workday certifications (Payroll, Absence, HCM, Benefits, Time Tracking, Reporting).
- Experience in HR, payroll, benefits, or related domains.
- Experience working in an agile environment; track record of guiding new policy development and mentoring junior team members on system best practices.

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