SeniorFull TimeENEurope
DataDirect Networks (DDN.com) is a world leader in massively scalable storage. We are the leading provider of data storage and processing solutions and professional services that enable content-rich and high-growth IT environments to achieve the highest levels of systems scalability, efficiency and simplicity. DDN enables enterprises to extract value and deliver results from their information. Our customers include the world's leading online content and social networking providers, high performance cloud and grid computing, life sciences, media production organizations and security & intelligence organizations.
This is an incredible opportunity to join a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale, helping customers run some of the world’s most demanding AI and data-intensive environments.
Role summary
The Senior HRIS Engineer will play a hands-on role in DDN’s multi-year business systems modernization. You will work on enhancing DDN’s HR technology ecosystem, with Workday as the core HCM platform while driving innovation in and around it through modern orchestration technology and workplace ai. Partnering closely with HR, Finance, and technical teams on solution design, our team is a group of highly talented, dedicated professionals who will challenge and empower you to solve big problems.
What you’ll do
· Serve as a key engineer for our Workday HCM deployment including configuration, testing, documentation, and ongoing enhancements in areas such as core HCM, time, absence, advanced comp, payroll, and benefits
· Partner with HR stakeholders to translate business needs into practical system designs, process improvements, and supportable solutions.
· Configure and maintain HR business processes, security, calculated fields, reports, dashboards, and data validations as needed.
· Work closely with integration and automation team to improve connectivity between Workday and other internal/external applications for operations, analytics, workflow automation, and embedded ai
· Help establish strong operational discipline through clear documentation, ticket handling, sprint participation, and visible delivery tracking.
What we’re looking for
· 4–7 years of experience in HRIS, HCM systems, or Workday-focused engineering/analyst roles
· Practical experience in several of the following areas: Core HR, Staffing, Reporting, Time Off/Absence, Learning, Recruiting, Talent, Payroll, Benefits.
· Experience supporting system enhancements, implementations, or post-go-live optimization in a growth environment
· Data-driven mindset; able to use reporting and process insight to guide recommendations.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain system behavior and tradeoffs clearly
· A curious, service-oriented approach and a genuine interest in understanding the business context behind requirements.
Nice to have
· Experience working in global or multi-country HR environments
· Exposure to Peakon, LMS platforms, or HR integrations.
· Experience partnering on automation, integrations, or AI-enabled workflow improvements.
DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities:
Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives.
Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable.
Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful.
Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.
DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
