People Technology Analyst - Workday

San Francisco, CA About Gusto At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff1ike payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR1so owners can focus on their craft and customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we9re proud to support more than 400,000 small businesses across the country, and we9re building a workplace that represents and celebrates the customers we serve. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy. About the Role: We are seeking an experienced L4 People Technology Workday Developer to lead the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday solutions that power our HR and payroll processes. The ideal candidate brings advanced, wide-ranging Workday expertise, applies creative and effective solutions to complex business problems, and guides the development of new approaches and best practices. This role operates with a high degree of independence, mentors others on Workday functionality, and partners closely with the People Team, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure Workday delivers scalable, business-ready outcomes. About the Team: The People Solutions team is transforming how Gusto supports its people by pairing cutting-edge AI with smart automation. We optimize workflows, enhance service delivery, and free up teams to focus on meaningful, high-impact work to support a more responsive, efficient, and future-ready people experience. Here9s what you9ll do day-to-day: Key Responsibilities: Workday Configuration & Enhancements

• Lead configuration of Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Talent, Absence, Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking) on complex business requirements, applying in-depth evaluation to determine optimal approaches.
• Architect and guide development of Workday Business Processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and security roles; exercise judgment in selecting methods and techniques on new assignments.
• Lead evaluation and adoption of new features with each Workday release; identify creative solutions and guide policy development for optimization across modules.
• This role is primarily focused on functional configurations within Workday and will partner closely with integration developers, not be responsible for integration build.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and own advanced, matrix, composite, and dashboard reports in Workday; apply in-depth analytical judgment to surface actionable workforce insights for senior stakeholders.
• Drive data quality and integrity standards across Workday and connected systems; provide in-depth analytical insights to inform workforce decisions and cross-functional planning.
• Own audit readiness through proactive reporting, documentation, and control frameworks; determine appropriate methods independently.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Design and lead test strategies including test plans, scripts, and UAT coordination; exercise independent judgment in defining testing approaches and resolving complex issues.
• Lead regression and functional testing for biannual Workday releases; determine procedures and guide team approach to ensure quality and business continuity.

Collaboration & Support

• Network with key contacts across functions; adapt communication style to diverse audiences and frequently advise others1including senior partners1on complex Workday matters, using persuasion and judgment to drive alignment.
• Provide expert-level Workday system support; independently diagnose and resolve complex issues, and develop scalable solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Mentor and upskill team members and key users on Workday functionality; act as an internal subject matter authority on system capabilities and best practices.

Here9s what we're looking for: Required:

• Bachelor9s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems,...