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Principal HR Systems Engineer
**Principal HR Systems Engineer**
**Anywhere**
**Type:** Contract
**Category:** Architecture
**Industry:** Technology
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Reference ID:** JN -072026-107794
**Date Posted:** 07/07/2026
**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/GpeEGq
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**Description:**
Remote
Our client seeks a Principal HR Systems Engineer to own Workday and the broader HR systems ecosystem. The role leads Workday architecture, integrations, security, automation, and platform optimization. The selected professional will deliver enterprise-scale initiatives, scalable integrations, and AI-enabled solutions that modernize People Technology and improve operational efficiency.
_We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._
Rate: $77.00 to $87.00/hr. w2
JN -072026-107794
**Responsibilities:**
+ Serve as the primary technical owner for Workday administration, configuration, and ongoing support.
+ Manage business processes, security roles, access controls, and platform governance.
+ Lead Workday enhancements, optimizations, and release management activities.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues while ensuring platform stability and performance.
+ Support Workday HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Security, and other related modules.
+ Design, build, and maintain integrations between Workday and connected enterprise applications.
+ Develop solutions utilizing EIBs, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, and other Workday integration technologies.
+ Manage end-to-end data flows across the HR technology ecosystem.
+ Partner with technical and business teams to implement scalable system enhancements and process improvements.
+ Establish integration standards and best practices across the People Technology landscape.
+ Lead implementation and adoption of Workday AI capabilities, including Workday Assistant, Illuminate, Extend, and Orchestrate.
+ Identify opportunities to automate manual HR processes and improve operational efficiency.
+ Build scalable workflows and automation solutions that improve user experience and reduce administrative burden.
+ Evaluate emerging Workday technologies and enhancements that can drive business value.
+ Own Workday security architecture, role-based access, and audit controls.
+ Support SOX ITGC compliance requirements and audit readiness initiatives.
+ Maintain documentation for configurations, integrations, security models, and change management processes.
+ Ensure system changes follow established governance and compliance standards.
+ Lead complex Workday projects, migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
+ Drive solution design and implementation efforts across multiple workstreams.
+ Mentor junior HR systems team members and share Workday best practices.
+ Collaborate with HR, IT, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and sustainable technology solutions.
**Experience Requirements:**
+ 10+ years of HRIS and People Technology experience with extensive hands-on Workday expertise.
+ Deep experience supporting Workday HCM, Security, Compensation, Benefits, and Business Processes.
+ Strong Workday integration experience utilizing EIB, Core Connectors, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, and related technologies.
+ Proven experience leading complex Workday implementations, upgrades, or transformation initiatives.
+ Experience supporting integrated HR technology ecosystems and third-party applications.
+ Knowledge of SOX ITGC controls, security governance, and compliance best practices.
+ Experience deploying automation solutions and improving HR operational efficiencies.
+ Exceptional troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
+ Strong communication and collaboration skills.
+ Preferred: Experience with Workday Extend, Orchestrate, Illuminate, AI Gateway APIs, and Workday Assistant. Workday certifications. Experience in public company or highly regulated environments. Familiarity with platforms such as Ashby, Pave, Shareworks, Athena, or HC365. Experience leading modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
**_Recruitment Transparency Notice_**
**_Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening_** **_and hiring_** **_process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (_** **_noreply@eliassen.com_** **_, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process._**
_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._
_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._
_If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:_
_· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc._
_· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group._
_If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact_ _fraud@eliassen.com_ _._
_About Eliassen Group:_
_Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve._
_Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws._
_Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_
**Anywhere**
**Type:** Contract
**Category:** Architecture
**Industry:** Technology
**Workplace Type:** Remote
**Reference ID:** JN -072026-107794
**Date Posted:** 07/07/2026
**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/GpeEGq
+ Description
+ Recommended Jobs
**Description:**
Remote
Our client seeks a Principal HR Systems Engineer to own Workday and the broader HR systems ecosystem. The role leads Workday architecture, integrations, security, automation, and platform optimization. The selected professional will deliver enterprise-scale initiatives, scalable integrations, and AI-enabled solutions that modernize People Technology and improve operational efficiency.
_We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._
Rate: $77.00 to $87.00/hr. w2
JN -072026-107794
**Responsibilities:**
+ Serve as the primary technical owner for Workday administration, configuration, and ongoing support.
+ Manage business processes, security roles, access controls, and platform governance.
+ Lead Workday enhancements, optimizations, and release management activities.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues while ensuring platform stability and performance.
+ Support Workday HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Security, and other related modules.
+ Design, build, and maintain integrations between Workday and connected enterprise applications.
+ Develop solutions utilizing EIBs, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, and other Workday integration technologies.
+ Manage end-to-end data flows across the HR technology ecosystem.
+ Partner with technical and business teams to implement scalable system enhancements and process improvements.
+ Establish integration standards and best practices across the People Technology landscape.
+ Lead implementation and adoption of Workday AI capabilities, including Workday Assistant, Illuminate, Extend, and Orchestrate.
+ Identify opportunities to automate manual HR processes and improve operational efficiency.
+ Build scalable workflows and automation solutions that improve user experience and reduce administrative burden.
+ Evaluate emerging Workday technologies and enhancements that can drive business value.
+ Own Workday security architecture, role-based access, and audit controls.
+ Support SOX ITGC compliance requirements and audit readiness initiatives.
+ Maintain documentation for configurations, integrations, security models, and change management processes.
+ Ensure system changes follow established governance and compliance standards.
+ Lead complex Workday projects, migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.
+ Drive solution design and implementation efforts across multiple workstreams.
+ Mentor junior HR systems team members and share Workday best practices.
+ Collaborate with HR, IT, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and sustainable technology solutions.
**Experience Requirements:**
+ 10+ years of HRIS and People Technology experience with extensive hands-on Workday expertise.
+ Deep experience supporting Workday HCM, Security, Compensation, Benefits, and Business Processes.
+ Strong Workday integration experience utilizing EIB, Core Connectors, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, and related technologies.
+ Proven experience leading complex Workday implementations, upgrades, or transformation initiatives.
+ Experience supporting integrated HR technology ecosystems and third-party applications.
+ Knowledge of SOX ITGC controls, security governance, and compliance best practices.
+ Experience deploying automation solutions and improving HR operational efficiencies.
+ Exceptional troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
+ Strong communication and collaboration skills.
+ Preferred: Experience with Workday Extend, Orchestrate, Illuminate, AI Gateway APIs, and Workday Assistant. Workday certifications. Experience in public company or highly regulated environments. Familiarity with platforms such as Ashby, Pave, Shareworks, Athena, or HC365. Experience leading modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
**_Recruitment Transparency Notice_**
**_Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening_** **_and hiring_** **_process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (_** **_noreply@eliassen.com_** **_, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process._**
_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._
_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._
_If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:_
_· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc._
_· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group._
_If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact_ _fraud@eliassen.com_ _._
_About Eliassen Group:_
_Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve._
_Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws._
_Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_
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