Gusto
Workday System Developer
$128K–$193K
Denver, CO - Hybrid +3 · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Location
- Denver, CO - Hybrid
New York, NY - Hybrid
San Francisco, CA - Hybrid
San Francisco, CA - Hybrid - Experience
- 5-7 years of hands-on Workday analyst or configuration experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
About the job
Leads the design, configuration, testing, and optimization of Workday solutions supporting HR and payroll processes, while advising stakeholders and mentoring users.
What you'll do
- Configure and optimize Workday modules, business processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and security roles.
- Develop workforce reports and analytics, maintain data quality, and support audit readiness.
- Lead testing for Workday changes and releases; resolve complex system issues and mentor team members.
What they ask for
- 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 knowledge of Workday security, business processes, reporting, and calculated fields.
- Ability to independently evaluate and resolve complex, ambiguous issues.
Nice to have
- Workday certifications (Payroll, Absence, HCM, Benefits, Time Tracking, Reporting).
- Experience in HR, payroll, benefits, or related domains; agile experience, policy development, or mentoring junior team members.
Pay
$128,000/yr to $160,000/yr USD base salary; $154,000/yr to $193,000/yr USD base salary
Tools
Workday, Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Talent, Compensation
AI focus
The team pairs AI with smart automation to optimize workflows and service delivery. All team members are expected to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and develop their fluency; role-specific AI experience requirements are assessed during interviews.
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