Workday Lead / SME (HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Integrations, Reporting, Prism)

Job Title: Workday Lead / SME (HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Integrations, Reporting, Prism)

Location: Remote but occasional travel may be needed.

Please provide a detailed note regarding the extensive experience in EXTEND /PRISM/INTEGRATION AND REPORTS. Any use cases will suffice.

Below is what the client expects as Sr Workday LEAD / SME Techno Functional role.

Need Extensive experience with workday Extend. Need someone hands -on-expertise in Workday Extend and PRISM, along with strong domain knowledge in HCM, Payroll, Compensation, and Time & absence, these are non-negotiable skills. Experience with integration and Reports would be an added advantage.

Client Notes: Expertise with workday integrations, reports, extend and prism

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Workday Lead / SME with deep techno-functional expertise across HCM, Payroll, and Benefits. The ideal candidate will lead the design, configuration, and optimization of Workday solutions while driving best practices for integrations, reporting, and analytics. This role requires strong hands-on technical capabilities in Workday development as well as functional knowledge to partner effectively with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Workday Subject Matter Expert for HCM, Payroll, and Benefits modules.
• Lead and support end-to-end Workday implementations, enhancements, and optimizations.
• Design, develop, and maintain Workday integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, Studio, Cloud Connect).
• Build, optimize, and deliver Workday Reports (Advanced, Composite, Matrix) and Workday PRISM Analytics pipelines/datasets for advanced reporting.
• Partner with business teams to gather requirements, provide functional expertise, and deliver scalable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, payroll regulations, and data privacy/security standards.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to Workday team members.
• Act as a liaison between HR/Payroll/Benefits stakeholders and technical teams for issue resolution and enhancements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Workday experience with strong techno-functional expertise.
• Proven expertise in Workday HCM, Payroll, and Benefits.
• Hands-on experience in Workday Integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, Studio, Cloud Connect).
• Strong background in Workday Reporting (Advanced, Composite, Matrix, Dashboard development).
• Proficiency in Workday PRISM Analytics for data integration and reporting.
• Strong understanding of HR, Payroll, and Benefits business processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to translate business needs into system solutions.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.