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GustoWorkday System Developer
Gusto is looking for an experienced Workday System Developer (L4 People Technology Developer) to join its People Operations, Services, and Technology team. Gusto assists over 500,000…
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Gusto is looking for an experienced Workday System Developer (L4 People Technology Developer) to join its People Operations, Services, and Technology team. Gusto assists over 500,000 small businesses nationwide by managing payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and human resources. In this capacity, the professional will shape the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday features that support HR and payroll functions, while utilizing artificial intelligence tools integral to Gusto's workflows. This position…
Job Description
Gusto is looking for an experienced Workday System Developer (L4 People Technology Developer) to join its People Operations, Services, and Technology team. Gusto assists over 500,000 small businesses nationwide by managing payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and human resources. In this capacity, the professional will shape the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday features that support HR and payroll functions, while utilizing artificial intelligence tools integral to Gusto's workflows.
This position requires operating with a high level of independence to tackle complex challenges, guide best practices, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, the People Team, and IT. The ideal candidate brings extensive Workday expertise and a track record of handling intricate, ambiguous problems. Cash compensation ranges from $128,000 to $160,000 per year in Denver and most remote locations, and from $154,000 to $193,000 per year in San Francisco, Seattle, and New York, determined by factors such as candidate expertise.
Responsibilities
- Lead the configuration of Workday modules including Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Talent, and Compensation based on complex business needs
- Architect and manage Workday Business Processes, condition rules, calculated fields, and security roles
- Evaluate and adopt new capabilities with each Workday release while establishing optimization strategies
- Develop matrix, composite, advanced, and dashboard reports to deliver actionable workforce analytics to leadership
- Maintain high data integrity standards and ensure audit readiness through proactive reporting, documentation, and controls
- Design and direct test plans, scripts, and user acceptance testing coordination, alongside functional and regression testing for biannual Workday releases
- Provide expert system support, independently resolving difficult issues and mentoring team members on system capabilities
- Engage actively with role-relevant artificial intelligence tools
Requirements
- 5 to 7 years of hands-on Workday configuration or analyst experience
- Advanced and wide-ranging knowledge of Workday security, reporting, calculated fields, and business processes
- Demonstrated capability to handle complex and ambiguous tasks independently
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, HR Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Workday certifications in Payroll, Absence, HCM, Benefits, Time Tracking, or Reporting
- Background in payroll, HR, benefits, or related areas
- Experience operating in an agile environment with a history of developing new policies and mentoring colleagues
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Equity in the form of restricted stock units
- Comprehensive benefits offerings
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary range for the Workday System Developer position?
The cash compensation ranges from $128,000 to $160,000 per year in Denver and most remote locations, and from $154,000 to $193,000 per year in San Francisco, Seattle, and New York. Final offers depend on candidate experience and expertise.
What level of experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have 5 to 7 years of hands-on Workday configuration or analyst experience, alongside advanced knowledge of Workday security, reporting, calculated fields, and business processes.
Are there any specific educational requirements?
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Technology, or a related field is required, though equivalent experience is also accepted.
What benefits are provided by Gusto?
All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and equity in the form of restricted stock units.
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