Workday Talent Tech Senior Engineer

GEICO; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO is seeking a Senior Engineer, Workday Talent Management to support and enhance talent management within the Workday HCM platform. This role partners with People Group, Workday engineers, report developers, integration teams, and business stakeholders to design, configure, test, and implement Talent Management solutions that drive business outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Workday Talent functionality, including talent reviews, pools, calibration, career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 4+ years of hands-on Workday Talent Management configuration experience.
• Experience configuring Talent Reviews, Talent Pools, Calibration Events, Career Hub, Internal Mobility, Talent Optimization.
• Experience integrating Skills functionality into Workday Talent processes.
• Strong requirements gathering, testing, and implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday Talent Management functionality.
• Partner with HR and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into scalable Workday solutions.
• Support Talent Management processes including Talent Reviews, Talent Pools, Calibration Events, Career Hub, Internal Mobility, Talent Optimization.
• Lead solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-production support.

Skills

Workday Talent Management

Talent management configuration

Requirements gathering

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Business/HR or related field

Tools

Workday Report Writers

Workday Integrations

Job description

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.

Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That’s why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

Position Summary

GEICO is seeking a Senior Engineer, Workday Talent Management to support and enhance the talent management capabilities within the Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) platform. This role partners closely with People Group (Human Resources), Workday engineers, report developers, integration teams, and business stakeholders to design, configure, test, and implement Talent Management solutions that drive business outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Workday Talent functionality, including talent reviews, talent pools, calibration, career development, internal mobility, and talent optimization. This individual will serve as a technical leader, helping shape strategy, improve existing processes, and deliver innovative solutions across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Workday Talent Management

• Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday Talent Management functionality.
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Support Talent Management processes, including: Talent ReviewsTalent PoolsCalibration EventsCareer HubInternal MobilityTalent Optimization
• Integrate Workday Skills capabilities into talent-related processes and workflows.
• Lead solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-production support.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical expertise and thought leadership across the organization.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems, and user experiences.
• Develop and execute technical roadmaps that increase delivery speed and engineering capabilities.
• Ensure high standards for application quality, performance, scalability, and usability.
• Influence strategic decisions and partner across engineering teams to solve complex business challenges.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including: Human ResourcesFinanceWorkday Report WritersIntegration EngineersProduct and Engineering Teams
• Support the deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Workday solutions.
• Lead testing efforts, validate business requirements, and ensure successful implementation of enhancements.
• Evaluate operational processes and recommend improvements to optimize outcomes.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor and coach engineers to strengthen technical capabilities across the organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
• Act as a role model for engineering best practices and professional development.

Compliance & Operational Excellence

• Adhere to company policies, operating principles, and the GEICO Code of Conduct.
• Maintain accountability for delivering secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions.
• Meet attendance and collaboration requirements necessary to support business operations and team success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on Workday Talent Management configuration experience.
• Experience configuring and supporting: Talent ReviewsTalent PoolsCalibration EventsCareer HubInternal MobilityTalent Optimization
• Experience integrating Skills functionality into Workday Talent processes.Experience managing both annual talent cycles and standalone project initiatives.
• Strong requirements gathering, business process analysis, testing, and implementation experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing projects.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply complex technical and procedural information.
• Experience training business partners and team members on Workday functionality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Talent Pro Certification.
• Experience with Workday Talent Optimization.
• Experience partnering with Human Resources and Finance organizations on enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Proven experience leading complex Workday implementations and enhancements.

Annual Salary

$100,000.00 - $215,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.

Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.