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Salary: USD 102,000 - 140,000 / annual
Pendo's People organization is seeking a Workday Systems Engineer to own and evolve Workday as a core part of the company's HCM infrastructure. This role sits at the intersection of HR and technology, requiring a strong understanding of both People processes and the technical configuration behind them.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
• Serve as the primary systems owner for Workday, managing configuration across HCM, Advanced Compensation, Time Tracking, and Time & Attendance modules. Maintain and evolve the platform as business needs change.
• Partner directly with Recruiting and the broader People organization to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions. Balance stakeholder needs with sustainable system configuration.
• Lead or support annual Open Enrollment configuration, testing, and go-live activities. Ensure Workday is configured and ready to support the enrollment process.
• Manage Workday setup for compensation cycles, including merit, bonus, and equity review processes. Support the configuration needed to run these programs effectively.
• Troubleshoot Workday issues, manage security configurations, and maintain data integrity across integrations. Investigate problems and drive them through resolution.
• Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and calculated fields that support People organization reporting needs. Translate reporting requirements into reliable Workday solutions.
• Evaluate new Workday releases and features to understand their potential impact and value. Recommend adoption where new capabilities benefit the business.
• Document Workday processes and configurations and help HR team members understand system capabilities. Provide training that enables partners to use the platform effectively.
• Manage relationships with Workday support and third-party implementation partners. Coordinate with external resources when additional expertise or support is required.
Pendo values builders who operate as strategic advisors, influencing decisions and guiding stakeholders. The company is AI-curious and seeks candidates who integrate AI tools into their workflow as multipliers, not shortcuts.
Pendo is a hybrid culture with in-office expectations of 3 days per week unless designated remote. The company was founded in 2013 by former product managers and is backed by Battery Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Spark Capital, and Meritech.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must-haves:
• 3+ years of hands-on Workday experience, ideally spanning HCM, Advanced Compensation, Time Tracking, and Time & Attendance
• Experience configuring Workday business processes, security roles, and reporting capabilities, including calculated fields and custom reports
• Experience partnering directly with HR, People, and Recruiting stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to own ambiguous, cross-functional projects
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical Workday configurations clearly to non-technical partners
Nice-to-haves:
• Experience with Workday integrations, including EIBs, Studio, or Core Connectors
• Workday Pro certification or certifications
