Senior Product Engineer – HR Technology / HRIS

Senior Product Engineer – HR Technology / HRIS

Location: Fremont, CA (Onsite 5 Days a Week)
Duration: 6–12+ Months Contract with Possible Contract-to-Hire
Work Authorization: Open to All

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Product Engineer – HR Technology to drive innovation, automation, and continuous improvement across enterprise Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between HR business functions and technology teams, improving employee experience and streamlining global HR operations through scalable, data-driven solutions.

The candidate should have strong hands-on experience with enterprise HR platforms, particularly Core HCM, employee records, HR system integrations, reporting, and process automation. Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and enhance HR technology platforms supporting Core HCM, employee records, Recruiting, Performance Management, Learning Management, Compensation, and Onboarding.

• Gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and system enhancements.

• Develop and support HR system integrations, APIs, and data flows between enterprise platforms.

• Use SQL and data analysis tools to troubleshoot HR data issues, validate data accuracy, and generate actionable insights.

• Improve HR processes through automation, workflow optimization, and scalable technology solutions.

• Support reporting and analytics using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Cognos, and Advanced Excel.

• Collaborate with HR teams, technology teams, and business stakeholders to deliver HR technology initiatives.

• Ensure data privacy, security, governance, and compliance across HR systems.

• Support global HR technology initiatives, system enhancements, and digital transformation projects.

• Drive process improvements that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in HR Technology, HRIS, or enterprise HR platforms.

• Strong experience with Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP, Oracle HCM, or similar enterprise HR systems.

• In-depth understanding of Core HCM, employee records, Recruiting/ATS, Performance Management, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Compensation, and employee Onboarding/Offboarding.

• Strong SQL and data querying skills.

• Experience with APIs, system integrations, and data flow between enterprise applications.

• Hands-on experience with HR reporting, analytics, and data validation.

• Experience troubleshooting HR system issues and resolving data discrepancies.

• Understanding of HR data privacy, security, and governance.

• Experience gathering requirements, managing system enhancements, and collaborating with business stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be willing to work onsite in Fremont, CA, five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting global HR systems across multiple countries.

• Experience with Kafka or event-driven integrations.

• Exposure to HR AI solutions, chatbots, and intelligent automation.

• Experience designing scalable HR technology solutions and system architectures.

• Background in HR digital transformation and process automation.

• Experience with change management, user adoption, Agile methodologies, or product management.

• Advanced workforce analytics and data-driven decision-making experience.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate combines strong HRIS functional knowledge with technical expertise in SQL, APIs, integrations, and reporting. Candidates should have practical experience supporting enterprise HR platforms and improving HR processes through technology.