Job#: 3038152 Job Description: Role: Workforce Technical / Data Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 4 days/week onsite in SE MI
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Description: We are seeking a Senior Technical Engineer to support a large-scale initiative modernizing workforce management for over 55,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada. This role functions as a hybrid System Administrator and Data Engineer, responsible for configuring the workforce management platform and ensuring data integrity across integrations with Payroll, HR, and Finance systems.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise workforce management (WFM), complex labor rule configuration, and large-scale data integration.
Key Responsibilities- Configure and support Time & Attendance, Scheduling, and Absence Management modules within the WFM platform
- Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines and system integrations using REST/SOAP APIs and batch data processes
- Translate union agreements, labor laws, and complex work rules into scalable system logic and configurations
- Manage platform governance, including security roles, upgrades, and overall environment stability
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of workforce data across integrated enterprise systems
- Develop SQL-based reporting, dashboards, and advanced data analysis to support business and operational needs
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
Required Skills- Advanced SQL and data engineering capabilities (ETL design and development)
- Strong experience with API integrations (REST, SOAP, XML, flat file processing)
- Enterprise SaaS platform experience
- Ability to translate complex business and regulatory requirements into technical solutions
- Experience working in Agile environments (Jira or similar tools)
Required Experience- 7+ years of data engineering or related technical experience
- 10+ years of overall IT experience within large-scale enterprise environments
- Hands-on experience configuring enterprise WFM platforms supporting 10,000+ employees
- Experience supporting HR/Payroll integrations and enterprise system ecosystems
- Exposure to union work rules and manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with U.S. and Canadian labor regulations (e.g., FLSA, provincial laws)
Preferred Skills & Experience- Hands-on experience with WorkForce Software (WFS)
- Experience with alternative WFM platforms (UKG/Kronos, Dayforce, SAP SuccessFactors)
- Experience with cloud data platforms (Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery, or similar)
- Automotive or industrial manufacturing industry experience
Education- Bachelor's degree required
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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