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The Senior Application Engineer will play a critical role in our mission to optimize and streamline our HR processes and systems. As a key member of the Technology team, this role will be responsible for owning, managing, and enhancing our People systems and their related integrations. You will be at the forefront of transforming our HR technology landscape to better support our ambitious operational goals.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about building robust, scalable solutions in a dynamic, high-growth environment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to design, implement, and maintain critical integrations across various HR systems, ensuring seamless data flow and process efficiency. Your work will directly impact the employee experience across the organization by improving the tools and technologies that support our People and culture.
The ideal candidate is highly skilled in various HRIS systems and integrations, with a strong understanding of HR processes, data management, and compliance requirements. You should be comfortable with hands-on technical work, have a keen eye for detail, and possess a problem-solving mindset. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with HR, IT, and other cross-functional teams, ensuring our People systems are aligned with our strategic priorities and operational needs.
This fully remote role is open to candidates located anywhere in the US.
What you’ll do
HR Systems Management
- Partner to deliver forward-thinking, scalable technology solutions, features and enhancements for our HR department with a key focus on data integrity.
- Ensure robust understanding of requirements, solution design, change management, testing, implementation and ongoing support/maintenance for HR technology needs.
- Proactively communicate and collaborate with HR to understand business challenges and prioritize opportunities to address those challenges with technology.
- Partner with technology teams to understand and communicate impacts of technology changes to HR teams.
- Partner cross functionally with technology teams to understand and communicate impacts of HR technology changes within Evolve.
- Manage and maintain internal HR systems, including core HR, recruiting, and employee experience platforms
- Oversee all HR operations processes, driving efficiency, improving service levels, and promoting self-service capabilities
- Lead discussions to prioritize HR systems projects, enhancements, and new functionalities based on organizational needs
Application Support & Maintenance
- Provide a first line of support by proactively reporting, communicating and addressing system issues partnering with both internal teams and external vendors
- Implement and integrate software between various business applications and Workday using Workday’s API, EIB, and reporting tools
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues related to software integrations
- Skilled in integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, Studio) and reporting (Report Writer, Advanced Reporting)
- Manage data feeds between core HR solutions and external vendors, including payroll, benefits, 401(k), (de)provisioning, employment verification, and unemployment services
- Expert in troubleshooting techniques and able to resolve issues independently without predefined processes.
- Manage testing processes and release communications
- Ensure the right controls are in place to ensure reliable data and system performance
- Become a technical/IT expert in our HR systems, integrations and understanding impacts of changes
- Work with the IT and Security teams to address any security findings and understand/implement technology changes required to comply with PCI, SOX, Data Privacy, etc
What makes you a great fit
- 5+ years of experience in information technology or HR systems
- Expert in administering Workday HR systems, including advanced proficiency in platforms such as SAP, Oracle, ADP, and others.
- Proven experience in managing and integrating HR systems, with a focus on ensuring seamless data flow and process efficiency across multiple platforms
- Experience in designing and executing end-to-end integration processes, including data feeds to and from external vendors such as payroll, benefits, and employment verification systems
- Ability to manage projects from inception to completion, considering both the technical and strategic aspects of HR system implementations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on diagnosing and resolving integration and system issues independently
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs
- Familiarity with building scalable solutions that can support a growing and geographically distributed workforce
- Self-assured and have a high tolerance for ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and can manage multiple competing priorities while continuing to advance critical initiatives
- Ability to gain trust through effective communication and delivering on commitments
- Team player with a sense of urgency and commitment to deliver without sacrificing quality or user experience
Compensation
Annual base salary range: $120,000 - $150,000, depending on relevant experience.
Location
All Evolve team members must live in one of our approved locations by their first day. We can hire from anywhere in the U.S. except D.C. and Hawaii. Some positions may also have restrictions based on compensation in the following states: California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Washington. If you live in Colorado, you can work remotely anywhere in the state, at our downtown Denver office, or a hybrid of both! If you're planning to move soon, please let us know, and we'll be happy to review your application again.
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How we reward Evolvers
Evolvers have access to highly competitive benefits and rewards that support their whole well-being so they can focus on bringing their best selves to work.
Financial
- Industry competitive pay, including equity in the company for all Evolvers
- 401(k) with a 4% match that vests immediately
Family
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents
- Infertility coverage
- Pet insurance to cover your furry children
Well-being
- Comprehensive health plans that include a 100% employer-paid option for Evolver-only enrollment
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision for Evolver-only enrollment
- 8 free mental health visits
Unplug and Explore
- Take some time away from work with generous PTO, RTO (for full-time, exempt employees) sick, holidays, and a personal holiday to celebrate what’s more important to YOU
- Annual Evolve travel credit after 1 year
- Discounts to stay at Evolve properties
Learn Every Day
- World class onboarding programs
- Learning and development opportunities
How we work together
With our core values as our guide, every Evolver helps shape the company we want to work for and the people we want to be. We’ve cultivated a culture of collaboration, care, and responsibility that we can all be proud of, and we’re excited to see what you’ll bring as your authentic self.
Still curious about who we are and what we do? Read more about our business and our culture at evolve.com.
EEO
At Evolve, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Evolve participates in e-Verify for all positions.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please let your recruiter know.
