Senior Workday Payroll Engineer

Makati City, Philippines

Hybrid Work Setup | 2 Days WFH • 3 Days Onsite

Are you a Workday Payroll expert looking to make an impact in a global enterprise environment

We're looking for a Senior Workday Payroll Application Engineer to join our growing technology team and lead the design, configuration, integration, and optimization of enterprise Workday Payroll solutions. You'll work alongside HR, Payroll, Finance, and Technology teams to deliver scalable, high-performing applications that power critical business operations.

If you're passionate about Workday, HR technology, automation, and digital transformation, this is your opportunity to work on enterprise-scale projects while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment.

What You'll Do

As our Workday Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME), you'll:

• Configure, enhance, and support Workday Payroll and related HCM modules
• Design and develop integrations between Workday, SAP, and third-party enterprise systems
• Gather business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
• Support the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including configuration, testing, deployment, enhancements, and production support
• Troubleshoot complex application issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions
• Monitor payroll processing, integrations, security, interfaces, and data loads to ensure system reliability
• Develop custom reports, workflows, and automation to improve operational efficiency
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, vendors, and technical teams on enterprise initiatives
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and continuous improvement activities
• Maintain technical documentation, knowledge articles, and support procedures
• Drive system optimization, process automation, and user experience improvements
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and enterprise standards

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• Hands-on experience supporting Workday Payroll
• Experience with one or more Workday modules:
• Payroll
• Core HCM
• Benefits
• Compensation
• Talent Management
• Absence Management
• Time Tracking
• Integration
• Security
• Data Conversion

Technical Expertise Experience with:

• Advanced Custom Reports
• Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB)
• Core Connectors
• PICOF / PECI
• Workday Studio
• Workday Web Services
• Business Process Configuration
• Workday Integrations
• Workflow Automation
• Enterprise Application Support
• SDLC
• Production Support & Incident Management

Nice to Have Experience with:

• ServiceNow (HRSD, Case & Knowledge Management, Portal Configuration)
• REST & SOAP Integrations

Knowledge of two or more of the following:

• Java
• Python
• Node.js
• Angular
• C#
• SQL
• Azure
• REST APIs
• HTML/CSS/JavaScript
• Oracle
• SQL Server
• Ansible

What Makes You Successful

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-focused with excellent production support experience
• Comfortable working in Agile (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe)
• Passionate about continuous improvement and automation

Why Join Us

Hybrid work setup (2 Days Work From Home | 3 Days Onsite)

Work on enterprise-scale Workday Payroll solutions

Collaborate with experienced global technology professionals

Be part of large-scale digital transformation initiatives

Continuous learning, certification support, and career growth opportunities

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package