Workday Engineer - SaaS Platform Systems Engineer

GoDaddy; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Workday Systems Engineer, where you'll lead the charge in configuring and optimizing the Workday platform. This remote role allows you to work closely with cross-functional teams, enhancing global Payroll configurations and driving innovative solutions. Your expertise will help shape the future of our Payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. With a strong focus on collaboration and problem-solving, you will play a pivotal role in implementing cutting-edge Workday solutions that meet evolving business needs. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Bonuses

Health benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in HCM or Payroll applications.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday configuration.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Workday configurations for Global Payroll.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand requirements.

Skills

Workday configuration

Payroll processing

Problem-solving

Business Process Framework

EIBs creation

Custom reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

Workday HCM

Job description

Location Details:

United Kingdom, Remote

At GoDaddy, the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time; others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days), and some work entirely remotely.

This is a remote position, so you'll be working remotely from your home. You may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or meetings.

Join our team

Our Workday HCM Technology team is at the forefront of leading and redefining our Workday platform to support evolving business requirements. Be a part of the Corporate Technology team! We work closely with several peer groups in HR, Engineering, Finance, and IT.

Our team manages all global configurations for the Workday functional areas, including Core HCM, Compensation, Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll, Talent & Performance, and Benefits.

We are seeking a Workday Systems Engineer to serve as the functional lead and SME supporting our global Payroll configurations in Workday. Apply and join our team!

What you'll get to do...

1. Work in an agile environment with a team of problem solvers, helping resolve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
2. Build or maintain functional configurations and features of the Workday application, focusing on Global Payroll, including business process workflows, calibration tasks, custom reports, custom validations, condition rules, and calculated fields.
3. Collaborate with business partners to understand requirements, configure, prototype, and test.
4. Participate in sprint planning, provide estimates, and work on prioritized tickets related to your functional area.
5. Coordinate with partners for UAT and sign-offs; perform peer reviews following deployment documentation and methodology.
6. Document configurations, processes, and procedures related to Workday payroll system.
7. Assist in fixing and resolving Workday production issues, leveraging the latest features released by Workday.
8. Support cyclic projects and new architectures for Payroll, including Third Party Payroll integrations.
9. Collaborate with IT, HR, Compensation, and Finance on multi-functional projects to implement Workday solutions addressing business needs.
10. Provide support and training to end users on Workday HCM, Talent & Performance modules, emphasizing accuracy and standard methodologies.
11. Recommend strategies for efficient use of Workday functionality based on process and technology knowledge.
12. Continuously enhance technical and industry knowledge through forums, discussions, training, webinars, etc.
13. Participate in Workday's bi-annual releases—review features, assess impact, test, and strategize implementation.

Your experience should include...

• 8+ years of experience processing/configuring in HCM or Payroll applications.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday configuration, especially in Payroll.
• Strong understanding of Workday payroll architecture, calculations, and integrations, along with Business Process and Security Framework.
• Experience with creating and supporting EIBs for mass transactions.
• Ability to craft basic custom reports for supported functional areas.
• Proficiency in various Workday modules.
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced global organization improving Workday.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across multiple projects.
• Solution-oriented mindset with experience in functional or technical ERP implementation.

You might also have...

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Workday certification in modules like Payroll (US/UK/Canada), Benefits, Time Tracking & Absence, etc.
• Experience supporting new architectures and global acquisitions in Workday.

We've got your back...

We offer a comprehensive range of rewards, including paid time off, retirement plans, bonuses, equity grants, health benefits, and family-friendly benefits. Benefits vary by role and location, discussed during the interview.

We embrace diversity and provide Employee Resource Groups. We support entrepreneurial side projects and encourage authenticity.

About us...

GoDaddy empowers entrepreneurs worldwide by providing tools to succeed online. Our mission is to give customers the tools, insights, and support to turn ideas into success. Learn more at our About Us page.

We value diverse teams and strive for equity and inclusion, integrating these principles into our daily work. Read our Diversity and Pay Parity report on our Careers page.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with laws. See our full EEO policy.

Our recruiting team is available at [e-mail] to assist with your application.

Note: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.