Staff HRIS Developer

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
 

Grade: Technical 409

Pay Range: $127,700.00 - $191,500.00

Job Description

The Senior HRIS Analyst will act as the Workday technical expert and advisor, providing HCM system administration and support, and lead Workday HCM system configuration, enhancement, and deployment efforts. Additionally, this role will serve as a liaison between business teams, third party vendors, and EdTech (IT) for system integrations, enhancements, and issue fixes. The Senior HRIS Analyst will demonstrate high proficiency in project management, communication with leadership and stakeholders, as well as system knowledge, process analysis, and configuration abilities.

 

The Staff HRIS Developer plays a key role in advancing WGU’s People Technology ecosystem by designing and delivering secure, scalable, and innovative solutions within Workday. This role strengthens the employee experience by ensuring our systems are reliable, efficient, and aligned with long‑term organizational needs. The Staff HRIS Developer partners closely with HR, IT, Security, and cross‑functional leaders to guide technical direction, influence system strategy, and build future‑ready technology across the employee lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a Workday developer across integrations, Studio, Extend, Core Connectors, EIBs, and Workday web services.
• Lead the design and development of complex system solutions, including custom Workday Extend applications.
• Partner with HRIS Analysts and People and Talent leadership to translate functional needs into scalable technical designs.
• Define and implement Workday integration standards that improve performance, security, and long‑term maintainability.
• Act as a technical SME for Workday enhancements and new functionality, providing hands‑on development and code reviews.
• Guide stakeholders through system design decisions, tradeoffs, and roadmap impacts.
• Drive Workday release management, including planning, regression testing, and impact analysis.

What You’ll Bring

• Deep expertise in Workday integrations including Core Connectors, Studio, EIB, and Workday Web Services.
• Proven Workday Extend development experience using Object Model, Prism, or orchestration frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Workday architecture, security, data models, and business processes.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics effectively with non‑technical audiences.
• Strategic mindset with experience influencing technical direction and development roadmaps.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and performance‑tuning skills.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Bonus Points

• Workday Pro Certification in Integrations or Extend.
• Experience with Workday Prism, RaaS, or API frameworks.
• Familiarity with JSON, XML, SFTP, UI/UX concepts, and mobile‑first development in Extend.

Experience in Lieu of Education

Equivalent relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements on a year‑for‑year basis.

What to Expect

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