Role Summary
We are looking for a skilled Workday Functional Engineer with deep expertise in Recruiting and Talent Management modules. The ideal candidate will independently own configuration, support, and enhancements for these modules — serving as the subject matter expert on the team.
Key Responsibilities
Recruiting (ATS):
- Configure and manage Workday Recruiting business processes — job requisitions, offer management, candidate pipeline, background checks, and onboarding workflows
- Set up and maintain security roles, condition rules, and routing rules specific to Recruiting
- Support Talent Acquisition teams with system enhancements, new requisition types, and compliance updates
- Troubleshoot and resolve Recruiting module issues independently — Tier 2/3 support
Talent & Performance:
- Configure and maintain Workday Talent module — talent profiles, performance review templates, succession plans, and calibration sessions
- Manage end-to-end performance review cycle configuration: goal setting, mid-year check-ins, and year-end reviews
- Build talent calibration grids and succession dashboards for HR leadership
- Support HR Business Partners on Talent module reporting and analytics requirements
General Functional Support:
- Perform tenant configuration, regression testing, and validation across bi-annual Workday releases
- Document configuration decisions, BP changes, and test results clearly and thoroughly
- Collaborate with the Integration team on Recruiting and Talent-related integrations
- Participate in requirements gathering with HR stakeholders and translate business needs into Workday configuration
Required Skills & Experience
Must Have:
- 3–6 years of hands-on Workday Recruiting (ATS) configuration — business process setup, security, condition rules, offer configuration
- Strong working knowledge of Workday Talent Management — performance reviews, succession planning, talent calibration
- Experience configuring Workday security roles and business process frameworks for Recruiting and Talent modules
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve module-level issues independently
- Solid understanding of Workday tenant management — sandbox testing, release management, and regression testing
- Strong communication skills — able to work effectively with HR stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Good to Have:
- Workday Pro Certification in Recruiting or Talent Management
- Experience with international / multi-country Workday deployments
- Familiarity with Paradox (Olivia AI), SHL, or similar ATS-adjacent tools and Workday integrations
- Exposure to Workday Advanced Compensation, Benefits, or Core HCM modules
- Experience working in a high-volume Talent Acquisition environment (technology, telecom, or retail)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Technology, or related field
- 3–6 years of Workday functional experience with a focus on Recruiting and Talent modules
- Workday Pro certification preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
