Workforce Configuration Engineer

Overview 

We are seeking a Senior Technical Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert for a large-scale workforce management modernization initiative. This hybrid role combines responsibilities across System Administration and Data Engineering, supporting workforce management platforms, enterprise integrations, and data integrity across Payroll, HR, and Finance systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience configuring enterprise workforce management solutions, designing complex labor rules, and managing large-scale data integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and support Time & Attendance, Scheduling, and Absence Management modules.
• Design, develop, and maintain ETL pipelines and enterprise data integrations.
• Develop and support API integrations using REST and SOAP services.
• Translate labor rules, union agreements, and workforce policies into system configurations and business logic.
• Manage platform governance, security roles, system upgrades, and environment stability.
• Build SQL-based reports and perform advanced data analysis.
• Support HR, Payroll, and Finance system integrations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate technical and business requirements into scalable solutions.
• Participate in Agile delivery processes and related project activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 7+ years of Data Engineering experience.
• 10+ years of IT experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Experience configuring enterprise Workforce Management (WFM) platforms.
• Advanced SQL and ETL development experience.
• Experience with API and data integration technologies, including REST, SOAP, XML, and flat files.
• Strong technical and business requirements translation skills.
• Experience supporting HR and Payroll data integrations.
• Hands-on WFM configuration experience in large employee environments.
• Experience working with union work rules and manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with labor regulations and workforce compliance requirements.
• Experience working in Agile environments and using Jira.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, and SaaS-based platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with WorkForce Software (WFS).
• Experience with workforce management platforms such as UKG/Kronos, Dayforce, or SAP SuccessFactors.
• Experience with cloud data technologies, including Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery.

Automotive or industrial manufacturing industry experience.