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Workday Developer

Aon
Aon Salary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/20/2026
Aon his hiring a Workday Configuration Engineer to support our Human Resources business processes. This role is a virtual position from the US, which can include coming into a local office for initial training.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What The Day Will Look Like

This role includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy Workday integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and other integration tools to support HR business processes.
  • Configure Workday modules, including HCM, Compensation, and Advanced Compensation, based on business requirements and system standard processes.
  • Develop reports and dashboards in Workday, ensuring accuracy, usability, and data integrity for stakeholders across the organization.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, HRIT, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions within Workday.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Workday integrations, configurations, and data flows, providing timely support and root cause analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with security and data privacy standards.
  • Participate in Workday release management activities, including reviewing new features, testing updates, and implementing enhancements.
  • Document technical specifications, integration designs, and system configurations to support ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing.
  • Work with offshore teams and external vendors to deliver global solutions and ensure consistent system performance.
  • Support data migration, transformation, and validation activities during Workday implementation or module rollouts.

How This Opportunity Is Different

Collaborate across teams deliver secure, scalable solutions while gaining deep expertise in Workday tools and release management. This role offers visibility, impact, and growth opportunities in a critical domain.

Skills And Experience That Will Lead To Success

  • Hands-on experience developing integrations and configurations in Workday HCM (5-6 years) preferred.
  • Experience working in or with teams in the US, the UK, Poland, Thailand, and India.
  • Workday certification in Integration, Studio, or Reporting, and with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) is a plus.
  • Background in working with Workday Extend is preferred
  • Familiarity with enterprise HR platforms and cloud technologies.
  • Workday Developer or Workday Integration Specialist in a global corporate environment (3-4 years).
  • Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining Workday integrations (e.g., EIB, Workday Studio, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect).
  • Experience configuring Workday modules and developing custom reports and calculated fields.
  • Solid understanding of Workday data model, business process framework, and security configuration.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be a self-starter, independent, team player, proactive.
  • Experience collaborating with off-shore teams and managing resource allocation effectively.
  • Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical partners and work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in integration development, troubleshooting, and Workday reporting tools.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

(Update education; accordingly, however, state “Equivalent years of industry experience” if applicable)

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $120,000-$160,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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