Application Programmer III

  •  Reference Number: 417891
  •  Posted: 11/11/2026
  •  Job Type: Contract

Our client, Financial Services is seeking a Application Programmer III to join their team. As a Application Programmer III, you will be part of the Workday team supporting HR technology and configuration efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on Workday configuration and business process optimization, a commitment to accurate data management and change control, and the ability to collaborate across IT, business partners, and vendors to deliver a best-in-class employee experience.

Job Title:Application Programmer III

Location:Charlotte, NC

Pay Range: $60-$65/hr 

What's the Job?

  • Configure complex Workday business processes with a focus on HR system administration and Payroll-related workflows.
  • Support Workday configuration, integrations, and troubleshooting of business processes, ensuring reliable end-to-end execution.
  • Perform tenant configuration, data loads, integrations, and reporting activities within a controlled systems environment.
  • Provide pre- and post-launch end-user support, change management, issue resolution, testing, and training to enhance Workday processes.
  • Act as domain support for feature releases and issue resolution, partnering with the Workday Architect to define scope, prioritize work, plan implementations, and drive enhancements.

What's Needed?

  • Experience configuring complex Workday business processes and supporting Payroll-focused business process configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to mass load information via EIBs and test integration inputs and outputs based on transactional changes.
  • Knowledge of creating and using Workday reports for auditing configuration change effectiveness.
  • Strong documentation skills, including maintaining accurate change management documentation aligned to internal/external audit controls and compliance practices.
  • Understanding of Workday Implementation Methodology and the ability to apply it across projects, including cohabitating in Sandbox environments and enforcing system standards.

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to support Workday as a best-in-class employee experience platform across multiple HR modules.
  • Chance to partner with IT, business partners, vendors, and business leaders to meet HR technology needs effectively.
  • Work in a structured, well-controlled systems environment with clear standards and change management expectations.
  • Role that combines configuration, reporting, integrations, testing, and end-user enablement to drive measurable improvements.
  • Collaboration-focused culture that values community engagement through Workday Community, user groups, and conferences.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • 401(k), Plus Match
  • Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

Charlotte, NC

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