Workday Systems Engineer

SEW-EURODRIVE•Greenville, SC

2d•$85,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Currently we are seeking a on-site Workday Systems Engineer who serves as the Company’s primary technical expert for Workday system configuration, design, and optimization. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining advanced Workday solutions that support Human Resources, Payroll, and related business functions. Working in alignment with Human Resources leadership, the Workday Systems Engineer translates business requirements into effective technical configurations, integrations, and reporting solutions while ensuring system integrity, scalability, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Computer Science, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Advanced expertise in Workday system configuration, including business processes, calculated fields, reporting, and security.
Strong technical capability in Workday integrations, including experience with EIB, Workday Studio, APIs, or comparable integration frameworks.
Deep understanding of HRIS architecture and data structures, including how system configurations impact downstream processes such as payroll, reporting, and compliance.
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions while identifying risks, dependencies, and system limitations.
Ability to troubleshoot complex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective, sustainable solutions.

Nice To Haves

Additional job requirements and responsibilities would be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary internal technical expert for Workday system configuration, design, and architecture across Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, Recruiting, Performance, and related modules.
Design, build, and maintain advanced Workday configurations, including business processes, calculated fields, eligibility rules, condition logic, and system controls.
Develop, support, and troubleshoot Workday integrations, including EIB, Workday Studio, APIs, and other data exchange mechanisms, ensuring reliability and scalability.
Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions by evaluating feasibility, identifying system constraints, and designing configurations aligned with Workday best practices.
Provide technical guidance and recommendations to leadership regarding system capabilities, risks, and optimization opportunities.
Advanced expertise in Workday system configuration, including business processes, calculated fields, reporting, and security.
Strong technical capability in Workday integrations, including experience with EIB, Workday Studio, APIs, or comparable integration frameworks.
Deep understanding of HRIS architecture and data structures, including how system configurations impact downstream processes such as payroll, reporting, and compliance.
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions while identifying risks, dependencies, and system limitations.
Ability to troubleshoot complex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective, sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance - Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Audio, and Prescription Drug coverage + $125 annual reimbursement for purchase of eligible vitamins & minerals
Life Insurance worth 2.5 times annual base pay. Includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Disability - Includes both Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical and/or Dependent Care Made available annually during open enrollment
Timely Evaluations with potential for a pay increase
Paid Vacation - 2-weeks of vacation accrual per year to start, which increases after five years and ten years of service
Holiday Pay - Twelve (12) paid holidays per year
Retirement Benefits - Includes 401(k) with Profit Sharing Contribution and 200% Company Match on the first 3% that you defer to your 401K account
Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions - Unused time is paid out annually
Paid Parental Leave - To assist and support new parents with balancing work and family matters
Onsite Clinic Services - On location medical services by licensed providers at no cost to employees
Education Assistance Programs - Student Loan Repayment / Tuition Assistance options
Counseling Resources - Easy and convenient access to professional counseling services online
Wellness Resources - Utilizing a comprehensive, interactive, and personalized wellness program with potential to earn points for awards / gift cards
Uniforms/Subsidies - Uniform subsidies and/or uniforms are provided for applicable roles, based on job requirements
Safety Shoes - A subsidy for the annual purchase of OSHA approved safety shoes, based on job requirements
Employee Assistance Programs - program to help employees navigate challenging life circumstances
100% paid group health plan for our full-time employees.