Workday Payroll Systems Engineer

GlobexPeople; Philippines; On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Title

Application Engineer – Workday Payroll

Work Setup

Hybrid – EtonCentris, QC

Summary

TheApplication Engineer – Workday Payrollis responsible fordelivering functional and technicalexpertiseacross Workday Payroll and related HCM modules. This role supports system configuration, integrations, and continuous improvement while ensuring reliable payroll operations and data integrity across enterprise platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Workday Payroll and related modules (e.g., Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking, Absence, Integrations)
• Configure, customize, andmaintainWorkday applications and integrations
• Support the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including design, testing, deployment, and post-production support
• Integrate Workday with enterprise systems such as SAP and ServiceNow
• Translate business requirements into scalable, fit-for-purpose technical solutions
• Provide production support, including incident resolution, root cause analysis, and performance monitoring
• Monitor interfaces, data loads, and system performance, ensuring data accuracy and reliability
• Participate in Agile/DevOps teams, contributing to continuous delivery and change management practices
• Identifyopportunities for process optimization and system enhancements
• Develop andmaintaintechnical and operational documentation
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security, data governance, and IP standards

Qualifications

• StrongexpertiseinWorkday Payroll and HCM modules(e.g., Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Integrations, Security)
• Hands-on experience withWorkday tools and technologies, including:
• Advanced Reports
• EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)
• Core Connectors
• PICOF / PECI
• Workday Studio
• Workday Web Services
• Experience withenterprise integrations(REST/SOAP APIs, SAP, ServiceNow HRSD)
• Solid understanding ofsoftware engineering principles and SDLC
• Proficiencyinscripting, automation, or low-code platforms
• Strong knowledge ofdata integration, transformation, and validation processes
• Experience working withinAgile frameworks(SAFe, Scrum, Kanban)

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Effective stakeholder communication (technical and non-technical audiences)
• High levelof ownership, accountability, and initiative
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong customer focus and service orientation
• Adaptability and resilience under changing priorities

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with programming languages/tools such as Python, Java, SQL, Node.js, Angular, or Azure
• Exposure to enterprise HR systems and integrations ecosystem
• Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)