Software engineer — workday recruiting & talent

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