Workday Systems Engineer - HCM / Benefits

Summary

Join GoDaddy's Workday HCM Technology team as a Workday Systems Engineer, leading and supporting global HCM & Benefits configurations. You will configure, maintain, and enhance Workday modules, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and continuously monitor Workday releases. This remote position requires 4+ years of experience in HCM and Benefits applications, including at least 2 years of hands-on Workday configuration. Strong understanding of Workday's Business Process and Security Framework is essential. The role involves managing multiple projects and collaborating with diverse teams. GoDaddy offers various benefits, including paid time off, retirement savings, bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and parental leave.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in HCM and Benefits applications, including at least 2 years of hands-on Workday configuration (business processes, condition rules, calculated fields) with a focus on HCM & Benefits
• Strong understanding of Workday’s Business Process and Security Framework, HCM & Benefits architecture, eligibility rules, enrollment processing, integrations, and basic custom report creation
• Proficient in preparing/loading EIBs for mass transactions and possessing cross-functional experience with other Workday modules
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment, managing multiple projects and collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and solution architecture skills, with prior experience in functional or technical ERP implementation

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday HCM & Global Benefits modules, including business processes, eligibility rules, enrollment events, custom reports, and integrations; lead and support cyclic projects such as Annual Open Enrollment and new implementations across multiple countries
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business partners to gather requirements, prototype solutions, manage sprint activities, support UAT, resolve production issues, and provide end-user training, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational needs
• Continuously monitor Workday releases, participate in industry forums, recommend process improvements, document configurations, and stay updated on emerging features to optimize system functionality and support business growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certification in one or multiple modules -core HCM/ Benefits
• Experience with new implementations/global acquisitions and supporting the related setup in Workday
• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in IT, Computer Science, or a related field

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes)
• Bonus/incentive eligibility
• Equity grants
• Participation in our employee stock purchase plan
• Competitive health benefits
• Other family-friendly benefits including parental leave