Senior Workday Engineer

The Senior Workday Engineer is a strategic leader and innovator, responsible for shaping the future of HR technology at KDP. This role goes beyond technical expertise, requiring vision, resilience, and the ability to challenge the status quo. The Senior Analyst partners with business leaders and stakeholders to drive digital transformation, propose bold solutions, and foster a culture of innovation and accountability, while working extensively with Workday to design, configure, and optimize HR processes that align with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will be based in Frisco, TX but will consider candidates in other locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Delivery: Architect and implement scalable, integrated solutions across Workday, ensuring operational excellence and data integrity.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead high-impact HR technology initiatives, setting a clear vision for digital transformation and aligning solutions with long-term business strategy.
• Innovation & Change Agent: Proactively identify opportunities to modernize HR processes, introduce new technologies, and champion innovative approaches that deliver measurable business value.
• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday modules including HCM, Advanced Compensation, Talent & Performance, Absence, and Learning.
• Advanced Reporting & Analytics: Develop sophisticated dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights for HR and business leaders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, trust-based relationships with COEs and business leaders, influencing decisions and driving consensus without adopting a victim mindset.
• Thought Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert, advising on best practices, emerging trends, and future capabilities in HR technology.
• Resolve escalated Tier 2 myHR tickets, ensuring timely resolution and conducting root cause analysis.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Mentor junior analysts, foster cross-functional teamwork, and promote a culture of learning and growth.

• Salary range $76,000 - $133,800
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Workday configuration and HR technology leadership.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR Technolnogy or related fields
• Proven track record of driving digital transformation and innovation in complex environments.
• Workday certifications (HCM, Talent & Performance, Advanced Compensation, Reporting) highly desirable.
• Expertise in Jira, ServiceNow, and automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, RPA).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing senior stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical concepts for executive audiences.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies.

Competencies & Skills

Technical Skills: 

• In depth knowledge and expertise in Workday.

• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language for non-technical audiences.

• This role requires a transformation mindset—challenging conventional practices, exploring innovative options, and thinking beyond silos to drive meaningful change across the HR technology landscape.

• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and interact with team members at all levels.

Soft Skills:

• Innovation: Courage to challenge conventional practices

• Resilience: Maintains a positive, solutions-oriented approach

• Influence & Communication: Exceptional storytelling, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across teams and functions.

• Accountability: Takes ownership of outcomes, avoids a victim mentality, and inspires others to do the same.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

A.I. Disclosure:
KDP uses artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching. This technology helps us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications align with our open roles.If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to kdpjobs@kdrp.com.