Senior Workday Benefits Engineer (REMOTE)

GEICO is seeking an HR Systems Senior Engineer to join our People Technology organization working specifically within our Workday Benefits team. In this role, you will help build high performing, low maintenance, zero-downtime platforms and applications used by our People Team and associates’ company wide. You will help drive our transformation as we transition from a traditional IT model to a tech organization with engineering excellence as its mission.  

Job Responsibilities  

• Lead projects involving Workday Benefits to support GEICO’s needs and strategy 

• Design, develop, and ensure the maintenance of scalable and reliable software solutions 

• Contribute to architectural decisions and provide insights into system improvements 

• Translate HR People Team business needs into technical requirements and actionable software solutions

• Understand and implement secure design practices

• Foster effective collaboration and communication across cross-functional teams to align priorities, share best practices, and ensure smooth coordination for incident response, system maintenance, and upgrades  

• Support the creation of the enterprise level technology roadmap for the Geico People Team and business demands 

Candidate Qualifications and Skills   

• Strong knowledge of HR systems (Workday Benefits), methodologies, and principles, as well as fluency with at least one modern language such as Python, Java, Go 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving operational efficiency and automation  

• Strong application testing discipline 

• Experience developing and deploying applications in AWS or similar public cloud environment  

• Understanding of the security and compliance needs of the business and how they apply to HR Systems, including protection of PII and user access

• Strong problem-solving ability

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with enterprise-level documentation authoring and design 

  

Experience  

• 4+ years of engineering experience with HR/People systems such as Workday

• 3+ years of experience with architecture and design 

• 3+ years of experience with any scripting and API integration 

  

Education  

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent education or work experience

Location: Home Office, US Based, Eastern or Central time zones preferred  

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Annual Salary

$90,000.00 - $185,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

 

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

 

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

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