Senior Workday Engineer

Senior Workday Engineer Only local to NJ /NY

Location: [Location(s) ] – Manhattan ,NY

Employment Type:  Contract  

Work Mode             : 3 days from Office / 2 days Remote

Key Responsibilities 

Advanced Workday Configuration

•        Perform complex configuration across HCM and Financials modules beyond the capability of the internal administrator

•        Design, configure, and optimize Business Process Framework (BPF) workflows

•        Assist with security configuration, role-based access, and domain security troubleshooting

•        Support new module rollouts including Advanced Compensation and Procurement

Reporting & Data

•        Develop advanced reports, matrix reports, and composite reports

•        Build operational dashboards for HR, Finance, and executive leadership

•        Create calculated fields and custom reporting solutions using Workday Report Writer and BIRT

•        Fulfill ad hoc and recurring reporting requests from business stakeholders

Integrations & Data Movement

•        Develop, maintain, and support Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) integrations

•        Troubleshoot and resolve integration errors across approximately 10 basic integrations (benefits, direct deposit) and 7 complex IT integrations with enterprise platforms using custom EIBs

•        Support data loads, mass updates, and data correction activities

•        Assist with integration testing and validation across quarterly releases and change events

•        SnapLogic experience is a plus — the client is planning to replace file-share/SFTP integrations with SnapLogic in the near term

Production Support

•        Resolve complex system issues escalated by the internal Workday administrator

•        Provide release management support during Workday quarterly updates, including impact analysis, regression testing, and feature adoption guidance

•        Troubleshoot business process configuration defects and system anomalies

•        Respond to production issues with urgency and root-cause rigor

System Enhancements & Optimization

•        Evaluate and prioritize enhancement requests from HR and Finance stakeholders

•        Advise on Workday best practices, configuration approaches, and platform capabilities

•        Support tenant optimization following the client''s recent Workday implementation

•        Identify technical debt and propose remediation strategies

Collaboration & Governance

•        Work closely with the client''s internal Workday Application Manager and Workday Product Manager

•        Participate in periodic planning discussions related to system improvements and roadmap prioritization

•        Provide clear documentation and knowledge transfer to internal stakeholders

•        Coordinate effectively with the separate implementation partner to avoid duplication and ensure alignment

Ideal Candidate Profile 

•        14+ years of overall HRIS / enterprise application experience

•        8–10+ years of deep, hands-on Workday configuration and administration experience across HCM and Financials

•        Proven experience supporting Workday in post-go-live / production environments (AMS or managed services)

•        Strong background in enterprise-scale Workday environments with active integrations, reporting, and business process complexity

•        Experience must be from real-world implementations and production support — not limited to training or certification-based exposure

•        Deep expertise in Workday HCM — including Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Talent, and Absence

•        Strong experience with Workday Financials — including Accounting, AP/AR, Procurement, and/or Financial Reporting

•        Proven track record configuring Business Process Framework (conditions, routing, notifications, validations)

•        Expert-level Workday Report Writer skills including calculated fields, BIRT, and composite reports

•        Hands-on EIB integration development and troubleshooting experience

•        Experience working as an AMS, managed services, or support contractor in post-go-live environments. Experience acting as a senior escalation point for complex Workday issues beyond standard administrator capability

•        Ability to work independently as an escalation resource alongside an internal administrator

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

•        Workday Pro certification in one or more functional areas (HCM, Financials, Integrations)

•        Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation module

•        Experience with Workday Procurement module

•        Familiarity with SnapLogic or other iPaaS integration platforms

•        Prior exposure to financial or similarly regulated industry Workday environments

•        Experience supporting Workday quarterly release cycles end-to-end

Core Competencies

•        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to diagnose complex configuration issues

•        Excellent communication skills — able to translate technical Workday concepts for business stakeholders

•        Collaborative working style; comfortable operating within a defined client governance model

•        Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits

•        Self-directed with minimal supervision required

Education:

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field