About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
10
S&P Global has recently announced (https://press.spglobal.com/2025-04-29-S-P-Global-Announces-Intent-to-Separate-Mobility-Segment-into-Standalone-Public-Company) the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.
Role Summary
The Software Engineer, HR Applications will support, maintain, and enhance HR technology platforms , with a primary focus on Workday . This role partners with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and IT teams to deliver stable operations, continuous improvements, integrations, and reporting that enable key HR processes across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Support & Enhancements
Provide L2/L3 production support for Workday and related HR applications: incident triage, root-cause analysis, break/fix, and preventive actions.
Configure and enhance Workday business processes, security, calculated fields, condition rules, notifications, and data validation (based on access/role).
Partner with HR stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into technical designs, and deliver enhancements and process improvements .
Coordinate Workday releases: evaluate impact, execute regression testing, and plan/implement changes.
Integrations & Data
Support and enhance Workday integrations (inbound/outbound) with downstream/upstream systems (e.g., benefits, payroll vendors, IAM, learning, finance).
Monitor integration schedules, manage errors, perform reprocessing, and implement resiliency and alerting.
Collaborate on data quality, audits, reconciliation, and troubleshooting across HR systems.
Reporting & Analytics (as applicable)
Build and maintain Workday reports/dashboards; support operational and compliance reporting needs.
Optimize report performance and ensure appropriate data access via Workday security.
Quality, Delivery, and Operations
Write and maintain technical documentation (runbooks, SOPs, design notes, support guides).
Support SDLC practices: development, testing, change management, and post-deployment validation.
Drive continuous improvement of monitoring, automation, and support processes.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Serve as a technical partner to HRIS and HR teams; communicate status, risks, and dependencies clearly.
Work with vendors and internal teams to coordinate upgrades, patches, and issue resolution.
Required Qualifications
4+ years of experience supporting Workday in a production environment (HR/HRIS application support, enhancements, and troubleshooting).
Experience supporting one or more Workday functional areas such as HCM, Benefits, Recruiting, Absence, Time Tracking, Payroll (or Payroll interfaces), Compensation, Security, Reporting .
Hands-on experience with system support processes (incident/problem/change management) and structured troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of data flows, integrations, and enterprise application ecosystems .
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions; strong written/verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Workday integration technologies (any of the following): EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, REST/SOAP APIs, SFTP/file-based integrations .
Experience with Workday security concepts (e.g., role-based security, domain/business process security ).
Familiarity with testing practices (test planning, regression testing, UAT coordination) and release management.
Scripting/automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and/or experience with monitoring/alerting tools.
Workday certifications (any relevant certification) are a plus.
Key Competencies
Production support mindset : prioritization, urgency, and follow-through
Root-cause analysis and problem-solving
Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
Documentation discipline and operational excellence
What Success Looks Like (First 90-180 Days)
Delivers a pipeline of prioritized Workday enhancements with predictable release execution.
Improves integration reliability and reporting accuracy through monitoring, documentation, and proactive fixes.
About S&P Global Mobility
At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.
For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility .
What's In It For You?
Our Mission:
Advancing Essential Intelligence.
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority - Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)
Job ID: 325957
Posted On: 2026-02-25
Location: Centreville, Virginia, United States
