Workday System Developer

Gusto

. Lead design, configuration, and optimization of Workday solutions supporting HR and payroll processes .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,000 - $193,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in configuring and optimizing Workday solutions, including Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, and Reporting. Capable of leading testing strategies and providing analytical insights for workforce decisions while ensuring data quality and audit readiness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Workday ConfigurationWorkday ReportingWorkday SecurityWorkday CertificationsAnalytical Insights

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Hard Skills

Workday ModulesCalculated FieldsBusiness ProcessesData QualityTesting StrategiesDashboard ReportsUAT CoordinationRegression TestingComplex Issue ResolutionScalable Solutions

Soft Skills

MentoringIndependent JudgmentAnalytical ThinkingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday Payroll CertificationWorkday Absence CertificationWorkday HCM CertificationWorkday Benefits CertificationWorkday Time Tracking CertificationWorkday Reporting Certification

Industry Keywords

HR TechnologyPayroll ProcessesBenefitsTime TrackingCross-Functional Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design, configuration, and optimization of Workday solutions supporting HR and payroll processes
Configure Workday modules including Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Talent, and Compensation
Architect and guide Workday business processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and security roles
Evaluate and adopt new features in biannual Workday releases
Develop and own advanced, matrix, composite, and dashboard reports
Drive data quality and integrity across Workday and connected systems
Provide analytical insights for workforce decisions and cross-functional planning
Own audit readiness through reporting, documentation, and control frameworks
Design and lead testing strategies, test plans, scripts, and UAT coordination
Lead regression and functional testing for Workday releases
Advise senior partners and cross-functional stakeholders on complex Workday matters
Provide expert-level system support and resolve complex issues
Develop scalable solutions to prevent recurring issues
Mentor and upskill team members and key users
Act as an internal subject matter authority on Workday capabilities and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Ability to independently determine methods and techniques on new, complex assignments
Demonstrated ability to work on complex, ambiguous issues requiring in-depth evaluation
Ability to exercise independent judgment in selecting approaches
Workday certifications in Payroll, Absence, HCM, Benefits, Time Tracking, or Reporting (preferred)
Experience in HR, payroll, benefits, or related domains (preferred)
Agile environment experience and mentoring experience (preferred)
Reliable, consistent internet connection when working from an approved non-office location
Regular and predictable attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Health insurance
401(k)
Equity (RSUs)
Competitive compensation packages with ownership in Gusto
Flexible work arrangement, including approved remote work and hybrid non-office days
Secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection requirement for approved remote work
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans