Product Engineer – Workday Security (Hybrid) in Belfast

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. For more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs.

Your role in the team

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Workday HCM Engineer to join our HR Technology team. This role will focus on system configuration, feature releases, and support across Workday Security. The ideal candidate will play a key role in enhancing and maintaining our Workday environment to ensure alignment with business needs and compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday modules, particularly Security and Role-Based Access Control.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to deliver system solutions that align with business processes.
• Participate in system enhancements, testing, and release management.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and resolve defects.
• Ensure data integrity through regular audits and validations.
• Document configuration decisions, test results, and functional architecture.
• Resolve the issues and blockers for assigned features and product stories.
• Support the planning, conduct, and review of module and integration testing for all but the most complex projects.
• Assist with overall product planning by contributing to/creating stories for low to moderately complex features in areas of responsibility.

Essential Skills

• All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
• A minimum of 3 years configuration experience of Workday HCM, with a specific focus on security and access control.
• Proven experience in analyzing and improving HR data flows using systems such as Workday.
• Consistently delivered projects and tasks on time in fast-paced, high-volume environments, contributing to improvement in team efficiency or client satisfaction.

Desirable Skills

• Workday certification in one or more functional areas is a plus.
• Experience with Workday Studio, Report Writer, EIBs, or other integration tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with SOX or data privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job does not have supervisory duties.

Why join us?

Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate’s European Digital Centre of Excellence—recent winners of ‘Best Use of Cloud Services’ at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We’re a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value.

We offer:

• A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts.
• Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D.
• Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth.
• A people-first culture with flexible working options.

Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way.

Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.