Senior Lead, Software Engineering Specialist Workday Benefits

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Lead, Software Engineering Specialist – Workday Benefits based in Brazil . Take the lead in shaping global HR technology solutions that support employee benefits and critical workforce operations. As a Workday Benefits specialist, you will own the functional design, configuration, testing, and deployment of scalable solutions within a business-critical HR platform. You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, integration partners, and downstream technical teams to translate complex business requirements into reliable, compliant, and sustainable configurations. Your expertise will help maintain production systems, resolve functional challenges, and ensure changes deliver the intended business outcomes. You will also assess impacts across connected HR processes, including Time and Absence, to support a consistent end-to-end employee lifecycle experience. This fully remote opportunity in Brazil offers the chance to work independently, influence global solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement in an international, collaborative environment.

Lead the functional design, configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday Benefits solutions aligned with global business requirements. Translate business needs into scalable, sustainable, and supportable Workday configurations, applying established best practices. Serve as a subject matter expert in Workday Benefits, advising stakeholders on functional capabilities, configuration options, and solution design decisions. Partner with HR, Payroll, integration teams, and downstream system owners to ensure accurate data flows and coordinated end-to-end business processes. Evaluate the impact of proposed changes across related functional areas, including Time, Absence, Compensation, and other relevant Hire-to-Retire processes. Support production Workday environments by troubleshooting issues, implementing configuration changes, and maintaining reliable system operations. Ensure solutions meet business requirements while considering compliance, security, reporting implications, and long-term maintainability. Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to resolve complex functional challenges and deliver improvements to the employee benefits experience. Independently manage priorities, coordinate activities, and drive assigned work from requirements gathering through implementation with limited supervision. Contribute to ongoing optimization of Workday Benefits processes, supporting evolving business needs and improving the effectiveness of the global HR technology platform. Requirements: At least 7 years of hands-on Workday configuration experience, with deep expertise in the Benefits functional area. Demonstrated ability to independently design and deliver Workday configuration solutions from initial requirements through testing and deployment. Strong understanding of employee benefits and payroll-related business processes, including downstream dependencies and operational impacts. Experience supporting live Workday production environments, including troubleshooting, configuration updates, and issue resolution. Experience supporting global or multi-country Workday deployments and navigating varied business requirements. Familiarity with Workday business process frameworks, security considerations, and reporting impacts related to Time and Absence. Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, reliable, and supportable functional solutions using Workday configuration best practices. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with sound judgment and attention to detail when assessing complex requirements and system impacts. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with HR, Payroll, technical teams, and other enterprise stakeholders. Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a global, cross-functional environment. Preferred qualifications: Experience configuring additional Workday functional areas, such as Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, or Projects. Experience working in a global organization or matrixed team environment. A bachelor's or master's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), or a related field. Benefits: Fully remote work: Work remotely from Brazil. Full-time employment: A full-time opportunity supporting a global HR technology environment. Structured working hours: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Professional development: Access to learning opportunities, technical training, and certifications across major technology platforms. Career growth: Opportunities to define personalized development goals, expand expertise, and pursue specialist or broader career paths. Coaching and continuous feedback: Development support designed to help employees strengthen their skills and progress professionally. Well-being programs: Programs intended to support financial, mental, physical, and social well-being. Meaningful work: The opportunity to contribute to business-critical HR systems and global employee benefits processes. Inclusive work environment: A culture focused on empathy, belonging, collaboration, and shared success. Compensation details: Salary, healthcare coverage, paid leave, and other specific benefits are not detailed in the provided job description.