Senior HRIS Configuration Developer - Workday

Zayo Group • Denver, CO

300d • $95,800 - $136,900

About The Position

Zayo is seeking a hands-on Senior HRIS Configuration Developer - Workday to join our Workday IT team. This hybrid role combines program leadership, product ownership, and deep technical expertise in Workday. As a key member of the team, you will drive the delivery of Workday initiatives, act as the Technical Owner for our People & Culture value stream. The Senior HRIS Configuration Developer - Workday will work alongside Business Analysts and Program Managers, and in close partnership with our vendors and SI partners, ensuring seamless execution across both internal and external teams.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field plus eight (8) years of HRIS solutions experience; OR eleven (11) years of direct related experience with a High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience owning and managing the Workday HRIS platform for enterprise customers.
• Broad knowledge of all Workday features and modules, with relevant Workday certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in Hire-to-Retire business processes knowledge and hands on experience designing, launching and supporting Workday Platform.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience presenting technical concepts to various audiences.
• Experience with architecture modeling and diagramming tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Zayo's primary Workday SME, translating business needs into scalable and secure technical solutions.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements and business process models for new initiatives.
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences to resolve issues and align expectations at all organizational levels.
• Support backlog management, prioritization, and Agile ceremonies (PI Planning, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives), ensuring alignment with business priorities and system health.
• Collaborate with vendors and partners to drive solution design, enforce technical best practices, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Lead technical delivery teams, manage risks, track progress, and ensure functional and technical requirements are met.
• Define, implement, and validate Workday system changes in collaboration with business stakeholders and analysts.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support Workday modules (HCM, Payroll, Finance, etc.), acting as the in-house technical subject matter expert.
• Conduct impact assessments and guide best-practice configurations to ensure technical feasibility and long-term scalability.
• Design, implement, and manage integrations between Workday and other enterprise systems to ensure seamless data flow and integrity.
• Diagnose and resolve integration issues in collaboration with internal and external technical teams.
• Develop and maintain custom reports and dashboards to meet business needs and support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity and provide advanced analytics capabilities for HR reporting requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Audit team to ensure SOX and other compliance requirements are met across User Access Management (UAM), change management, and other HRIS platform controls.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process and system optimization within Workday.
• Evaluate Workday updates/releases and recommend adjustments to maintain system efficiency and alignment with business goals.
• Address technical debt by refactoring outdated configurations, streamlining processes, and ensuring a scalable platform for future growth.
• Provide guidance to HR business stakeholders on Workday modules, features and functionalities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Workday, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to the platform, configuration and integrations.
• Collaborate with the Change Management team to manage platform changes, ensuring smooth transitions and clear communication to employees affected by system updates.

Benefits

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree