Senior HRIS Application Engineer

As a Senior HRIS Application Engineer at Mozilla, you will be responsible for developing and implementing Workday integrations, conducting system audits, and ensuring data integrity. Your focus will be on enhancing our HR systems and creating dashboards and reports to support decision-making. You'll collaborate with various teams, providing them with insights and solutions tailored to their needs.

For the Senior HRIS Application Engineer role at Mozilla, candidates typically need over 5 years of experience in Workday technical support, along with Workday Pro Certifications in HCM, Reporting, and Integrations. Hands-on experience with Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are also key to thriving in this role.

Mozilla values the growth of its employees and offers a professional development budget to all eligible employees, including Senior HRIS Application Engineers. This allows you to pursue additional training, certifications, and educational opportunities that align with your career goals and the company’s mission.

As a Senior HRIS Application Engineer at Mozilla, you can expect a range of benefits, including rich medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous performance bonuses, and retirement contributions with immediate vesting. Additionally, you'll enjoy wellness days, a home office stipend, and substantial parental leave, making Mozilla a fantastic place to work and grow.

At Mozilla, diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just values but key components of our mission. As a Senior HRIS Application Engineer, your role will support a diverse environment that fosters innovation and creativity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to ensure that our team reflects the users we serve and enhances our collective ability to make the internet better for everyone.

In answering this question, focus on specific projects you've worked on that showcase your hands-on experience with Workday HCM. Talk about any configurations you've done, integrations you've implemented, or problems you've solved. This will demonstrate your technical proficiency and ability to leverage Workday for organizational needs.

When discussing data integrity, highlight your methods for conducting audits, maintaining accurate records, and implementing checks to catch errors. Mention any tools or systems you've used to monitor and enhance data quality and your approach to resolving any discrepancies.

Share a specific example of a challenging integration, discussing the objectives, the hurdles you faced, and how you overcame them. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and teamwork in ensuring project success. If possible, quantify the impact this integration had on efficiency or data management.

Explain your process for requirement gathering, including how you engage with different stakeholders to clarify their needs. Discuss the tools you use to document these requirements and how you ensure alignment with business goals, which will showcase your communication and analytical skills.

Discuss the types of reports you've created using Workday, such as custom reports or dashboards, and the insights they provided. Talk about how you ensure these reports are accessible and useful for stakeholders, illustrating your ability to translate data into actionable information.

Outline a systematic approach where you start by gathering detailed information, analyzing the issue, and then testing potential solutions. Highlight your ability to communicate effectively with non-technical team members to ensure their understanding and ease their concerns.

Address your familiarity with best practices in data security, especially related to handling sensitive HR information. Mention any specific measures or roles you’ve taken to ensure adherence to security protocols within HRIS, which demonstrates your commitment to safeguarding employee data.

Talk about the importance of stakeholder communication, training sessions, and documentation during change initiatives. Discuss your experiences in guiding teams through changes and how you ensure that everyone is ready and informed to adapt to new processes or systems.

Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning specific platforms, publications, or networks you engage with to stay informed. Discuss how this knowledge allows you to apply best practices and innovations within your role, which adds value to your work.

This is your chance to express your alignment with Mozilla’s mission and values. Discuss your passion for developing solutions that enhance user experiences and your excitement about contributing to a non-profit-backed company focused on making the internet better for people.