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Principal Application Engineer

Workday

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Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll

501-1,000 employees

Streaming service for anime and dramas

Consumer Goods
Consumer Software
Entertainment

Expert

Dallas, TX, USA

Category
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Workday HRIS
Business Strategy
Requirements
  • 12+ years of Workday configuration and Integration hands-on experience with a specialized focus in HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Compensation, Absence, and Benefits
  • Implemented both HCM and Payroll functionality
  • Experience with International payroll
  • Experience with Workday security and managing access for partners
  • 6+ years of experience building Workday Integrations with Workday Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors
  • In-depth experience with other SaaS-based HRIS products like recruiting, and a general familiarity with the HR technology landscape
  • In-depth working knowledge of foundational topics in Human Capital as well as best practice concepts
  • Obsession for high performance and a passion for supporting the attainment of the business strategy through technology
  • Familiarity with strategic human capital management planning processes, showing aptitude to build well sequenced and integrated execution plans that accelerate HR outcomes
  • Successful professional track record and leadership trajectory in varied areas of human capital technology in a global environment
  • Proven ability to design, coordinate and project-manage complex cross-functional initiatives given multiple competing priorities or perspectives
  • Experience leading and implementing large transformational initiatives
  • Understanding of data privacy practices and SOX controls
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement system changes to align with business needs, managing the setup and data elements of foundational structures in Workday
  • Extensive knowledge understanding the system life cycles and possess a mix of HR system and process knowledge to interpret business requirements into technical solutions
  • Manage the lifecycle of features, from inceptions to implementation, throughout production until retirement/upgrade
  • Hands-on on Workday HCM configuration and Integration work
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in Workday, emphasizing proficiency in HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Compensation, Absence, and Benefits
  • Provide consultative practical solutions with business process, design, configuration, and testing
  • Proactively offering options, risks, and downstream impacts related to decisions
  • Partner with business units to build strong relationships, ensuring alignment between Workday capabilities and business goals
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the stakeholders to influence the technology decisions
  • Develop custom reports and dashboards tailored to the specific needs of business units, enhancing data-driven decision-making
  • Provide training and assistance to People support staff, creating and updating documentation and communications to ensure clarity and consistency
  • Mentor junior peers and offer shadowing opportunities
  • Review functionality delivered in Workday releases to assess business impacts and identify opportunities for enhancements
  • Work with the PMO team in formulating the project plan keeping in view the existing capability, Workday feasibility, and complexity around timing and other ongoing initiatives
  • Maintain accountability for data integrity, focusing on quality, accuracy, reporting, timeliness, and usability across core systems and related interfaces
  • Demonstrate expertise in security configurations, concepts of Data encryption including PGP / SSH key management, OAuth, Manage Authentications
  • Maintain accountability for securing the access to Crunchyroll workday tenants

Crunchyroll specializes in streaming anime, manga, and Asian dramas for a global audience. It operates on a subscription-based model, offering both free ad-supported content and premium memberships that provide benefits like early episode access and high-definition streaming. Unlike larger streaming services, Crunchyroll focuses exclusively on niche content that appeals to dedicated fans of anime and Asian pop culture. The company also generates revenue through merchandise sales and original content production, fostering a strong community around its platform. Crunchyroll's goal is to serve and engage anime enthusiasts while building a loyal customer base.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$26.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Crunchyroll's strong brand and loyal customer base provide a stable platform for growth and innovation.
  • Collaborations with popular figures like rapper Logic and partnerships with gaming companies like Gameloft expand Crunchyroll's reach and influence.
  • The continuous addition of new shows and home media releases keeps the content fresh and engaging for subscribers.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive streaming market requires Crunchyroll to continuously innovate to retain its niche audience.
  • Dependence on licensing agreements for popular anime titles could pose risks if content providers choose to partner with competitors.

What makes Crunchyroll unique

  • Crunchyroll's exclusive focus on anime, manga, and Asian dramas sets it apart from general streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.
  • The dual revenue model of ad-supported free content and premium subscriptions allows Crunchyroll to cater to a wide range of users while ensuring a steady income.
  • Crunchyroll's venture into original content production and merchandise sales further strengthens its brand and community engagement.