Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Workday Integration Lead Consultant with 5+ years of hands-on experience in Workday integrations, including Workday Studio and other integration frameworks. The candidate will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade integrations across Workday HCM and/or Financials.
This role requires strong technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to lead integration workstreams across full lifecycle implementations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Integration Design & Delivery
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of Workday integrations across modules such as HCM, Payroll, Finance, and Benefits
- Architect and implement scalable integration solutions using:
- Workday Studio
- Core Connectors
- EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)
- Define integration patterns, data transformations, error handling, and monitoring strategies
2. End-to-End Implementation Ownership
- Manage integration workstream across all phases:
- Requirement gathering
- Design
- Build
- Testing
- Deployment
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions aligned with best practices
3. Technical Leadership
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to integration developers
- Review design artefacts, code, and testing strategies
- Drive adherence to integration standards and reusable frameworks
4. Integration Development & Support
- Build and maintain integrations using Studio, EIB, and Web Services (REST/SOAP)
- Develop and manage inbound/outbound integrations with third-party systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues ensuring system reliability
5. Stakeholder & Client Management
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional consultants, and external vendors
- Conduct design workshops and solution discussions
- Provide clear communication on delivery status, risks, and dependencies
6. Testing, Documentation & Governance
- Define test strategy (unit, SIT, UAT) and ensure data accuracy and completeness
- Maintain comprehensive documentation including integration design, mappings, and support guides
- Ensure compliance with security and data privacy standards
7. Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to optimize existing integrations
- Implement automation and performance improvements
- Contribute to innovation in integration frameworks and delivery approach
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Workday Integration experience
- Hands-on expertise in:
- Workday Studio
- EIB (inbound/outbound)
- Core Connectors / Cloud Connect
- Web Services (SOAP / REST)
- XML, XSLT data transformations
- Experience in at least 2–3 full lifecycle Workday implementations
- Strong understanding of Workday HCM and/or financial modules
- Proven experience in integration design and end-to-end delivery
Mandatory Certifications
- Workday Studio / Workday Integrations
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to design scalable and reusable integration patterns
- Excellent stakeholder communication and consulting skills
- Leadership and mentorship capabilities
- Detail-oriented with strong focus on data accuracy and quality
Nice to Have
- Experience with Workday Extend / Orchestrate
- Exposure to Agile delivery models
- Experience in integration performance tuning and monitoring
Why This Role
- Opportunity to lead complex integration programs
- Work on enterprise-scale Workday implementations
- Drive innovation in Workday integration architecture
