Workday Systems Engineer - HCM / Benefits

at GoDaddy
🇺🇸 United States - Remote
🔧 DevOps🔵 Mid-level

Job description

Location Details: US Remote

At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time; others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.

This is a remote position, so you’ll be working remotely from your home. You may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or meetings. Your leader is located in Pennsylvania and works remotely. Your team is mostly remote as well.

This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.

GoDaddy is not currently considering candidates for this role in California, Seattle, or NYC.

Join Our Team

The Workday HCM Technology team is at the head of managing and transforming our Workday platform to support the evolving business requirements. We are a part of the Corporate Technology team at GoDaddy and work closely in tandem with several of our peer groups in the HR, Engineering, Finance and IT teams. The team supports and manages all the global configurations for the in-scope Workday functional areas that include Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll, Talent & Performance and Benefits.

We are looking for a Workday Systems Engineer who would be the functional lead and SME supporting our global HCM & Benefits configurations in Workday.

What you’ll get to do…

  • 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.

Your experience should include…

  • 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.

You might also have…

  • 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.

We’ve got your back… We offer a range of total rewards that may include 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, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy’s benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way.

About us… GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us.

At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that’s not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That’s why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It’s the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report which can be found on our Diversity Careers page.

GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Refer to our full EEO policy.

Our recruiting team is available to assist you in completing your application. If they could be helpful, please reach out to [email protected].

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

GoDaddy doesn’t accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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