Lead Workday Solutions Engineer (HR Tech)

Gusto; Denver, New York, San Francisco (CO, NY, CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

Gusto is seeking an experienced L4 People Technology Developer to lead the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday solutions powering HR and payroll processes in Denver. The role requires deep Workday expertise, independent problem solving, and collaboration with People, IT, and cross-functional partners to deliver scalable, business-ready outcomes.

Day-to-day responsibilities include configuring Workday modules (Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Talent, Compensation), building

Qualifications

• 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; proven ability to independently determine methods and techniques on new, complex assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to work on complex, ambiguous issues requiring in-depth evaluation; exercises independent judgment in selecting approaches, with work reviewed upon completion rather than in progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration of Workday modules (Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Talent, Compensation) on complex business requirements.
• Architect and guide development of Workday Business Processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and security roles; exercise judgment in selecting methods and techniques on new assignments.
• Lead evaluation and adoption of new features with each Workday release; identify creative solutions and guide policy development for optimization across modules.
• Develop and own advanced, matrix, composite, and dashboard reports in Workday; surface actionable workforce insights for senior stakeholders.
• Drive data quality and integrity standards across Workday and connected systems; provide analytical insights to inform workforce decisions.
• Own audit readiness through proactive reporting, documentation, and control frameworks; determine appropriate methods independently.
• Design and lead test strategies including test plans, scripts, and UAT coordination; exercise independent judgment in defining testing approaches.
• Lead regression and functional testing for biannual Workday releases; determine procedures and guide team approach.

Skills

Workday configuration

Workday security

Reporting & analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Workday HCM

Job description

Gusto is seeking an experienced L4 People Technology Developer to lead the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday solutions powering HR and payroll processes in Denver. The role requires deep Workday expertise, independent problem solving, and collaboration with People, IT, and cross-functional partners to deliver scalable, business-ready outcomes.

Day-to-day responsibilities include configuring Workday modules (Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Talent, Compensation), building