Software Engineer - HR (Workday personnel) - Mobility

S&P Global • Centreville, VA

21h

About The Position

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 10 S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. Role Summary The Software Engineer, HR Applications will support, maintain, and enhance HR technology platforms , with a primary focus on Workday . This role partners with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and IT teams to deliver stable operations, continuous improvements, integrations, and reporting that enable key HR processes across the organization.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience supporting Workday in a production environment (HR/HRIS application support, enhancements, and troubleshooting).
• Experience supporting one or more Workday functional areas such as HCM, Benefits, Recruiting, Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll (or Payroll interfaces), Compensation, Security, Reporting .
• Hands-on experience with system support processes (incident/problem/change management) and structured troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of data flows, integrations, and enterprise application ecosystems .
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions; strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Production support mindset : prioritization, urgency, and follow-through
• Root-cause analysis and problem-solving
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Documentation discipline and operational excellence

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday integration technologies (any of the following): EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, REST/SOAP APIs, SFTP/file-based integrations .
• Experience with Workday security concepts (e.g., role-based security, domain/business process security ).
• Familiarity with testing practices (test planning, regression testing, UAT coordination) and release management.
• Scripting/automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and/or experience with monitoring/alerting tools.
• Workday certifications (any relevant certification) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Workday Support & Enhancements Provide L2/L3 production support for Workday and related HR applications: incident triage, root-cause analysis, break/fix, and preventive actions.
• Configure and enhance Workday business processes, security, calculated fields, condition rules, notifications, and data validation (based on access/role).
• Partner with HR stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into technical designs, and deliver enhancements and process improvements .
• Coordinate Workday releases: evaluate impact, execute regression testing, and plan/implement changes.
• Integrations & Data Support and enhance Workday integrations (inbound/outbound) with downstream/upstream systems (e.g., benefits, payroll vendors, IAM, learning, finance).
• Monitor integration schedules, manage errors, perform reprocessing, and implement resiliency and alerting.
• Collaborate on data quality, audits, reconciliation, and troubleshooting across HR systems.
• Reporting & Analytics (as applicable) Build and maintain Workday reports/dashboards; support operational and compliance reporting needs.
• Optimize report performance and ensure appropriate data access via Workday security.
• Quality, Delivery, and Operations Write and maintain technical documentation (runbooks, SOPs, design notes, support guides).
• Support SDLC practices: development, testing, change management, and post-deployment validation.
• Drive continuous improvement of monitoring, automation, and support processes.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Serve as a technical partner to HRIS and HR teams; communicate status, risks, and dependencies clearly.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to coordinate upgrades, patches, and issue resolution.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed