Workday System Developer
Gusto · Denver, CO - Hybrid; New York, NY - Hybrid; San Francisco, CA - Hybrid
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**Workday System Developer — People Technology (L4)** **About Gusto** At Gusto, we’re on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff—payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR—so owners can focus on their craft and customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support 500,000+ small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve. All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs). Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. **About the Role** Gusto is seeking an experienced **L4 People Technology Developer** to lead the design, configuration, and optimization of **Workday** solutions that power HR and payroll processes. You’ll bring advanced, wide-ranging Workday expertise, solve complex business problems with creative and effective approaches, and help establish new best practices. This role operates independently, mentors others on Workday functionality, and partners closely with the People Team, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders. **About the Team** The People Operations, Services, and Technology team is transforming how Gusto supports its people by pairing cutting-edge AI with smart automation—optimizing workflows, enhancing service delivery, and enabling teams to focus on meaningful, high-impact work. --- ## Day to Day ### Workday Configuration & Enhancements - 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. - Evaluate and adopt new features with each Workday release; identify optimization opportunities across modules. ### Reporting & Analytics - Develop and own advanced Workday reports (matrix, composite, dashboards) to surface actionable workforce insights. - Drive data quality and integrity standards across Workday and connected systems. - Own audit readiness through proactive reporting, documentation, and control frameworks. ### Testing & Quality Assurance - Design and lead test strategies (test plans, scripts, UAT coordination) and resolve complex issues. - Lead regression and functional testing for biannual Workday releases to ensure quality and business continuity. ### Collaboration & Support - Build relationships across functions and advise others—including senior partners—on complex Workday matters. - Provide expert-level Workday system support: diagnose and resolve complex issues and implement scalable solutions to prevent recurrence. - Mentor and upskill team members and key users; act as an internal subject matter authority. --- ## Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). - **5–7 years** 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 and independent judgment. --- ## Preferred Qualifications - Workday certifications (Payroll, Absence, HCM, Benefits, Time Tracking, Reporting). - Experience in HR, payroll, benefits, or related domains. - Experience in an agile environment; track record of mentoring and guiding policy development. --- ## Compensation -
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