Workday Developer - People Tech

We are seeking an experienced L4 People Technology Workday Analyst to lead the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday solutions that power our HR and payroll processes. The ideal candidate brings advanced, wide-ranging Workday expertise, applies creative and effective solutions to complex business problems, and guides the development of new approaches and best practices. This role operates with a high degree of independence, mentors others on Workday functionality, and partners closely with the People Team, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders.

The People Operations, Services, and Technology team is transforming how Gusto supports its people by pairing cutting-edge AI with smart automation. We optimize workflows, enhance service delivery, and free up teams to focus on meaningful, high-impact work.

• Lead configuration of Workday modules (e.g., Payroll, Absence, Time Tracking, HCM, Talent, Compensation) on complex business requirements.
• Architect and guide development of Workday Business Processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and security roles.
• Lead evaluation and adoption of new features with each Workday release.
• Develop and own advanced, matrix, composite, and dashboard reports in Workday.
• Drive data quality and integrity standards across Workday and connected systems.
• Own audit readiness through proactive reporting, documentation, and control frameworks.
• Design and lead test strategies including test plans, scripts, and UAT coordination.
• Lead regression and functional testing for biannual Workday releases.
• Provide expert-level Workday system support; independently diagnose and resolve complex issues.
• Mentor and upskill team members and key users on Workday functionality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7 years of hands-on Workday analyst or configuration experience.
• Advanced, wide-ranging knowledge of Workday security, business processes, reporting, and calculated fields.
• Demonstrated ability to work on complex, ambiguous issues requiring in-depth evaluation.

• Workday certifications (Payroll, Absence, HCM, Benefits, Time Tracking, Reporting).
• Experience in HR, payroll, benefits, or related domains.
• Experience working in an agile environment.

Cash compensation range: $128,000/yr to $160,000/yr in Denver & most remote locations, and $154,000/yr to $193,000/yr in San Francisco, Seattle & New York. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors. All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs).

Hybrid - Denver, CO; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA. Employees based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role).

Apply via the provided link.