Workday Technical Lead

NO THIRD PARTY COMPANIES

A Lead Software Administrator for Workday managing HCM (Human Capital Management) and Finance implementation playing a critical role in ensuring the successful configuration, and ongoing support of Workday within the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and support Workday implementations, upgrades, and optimization projects for Human Capital Management (HCM) and Finance, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate feature enhancements and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Support best practices and continuous improvement for HCM and Finance processes within Workday.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and user acceptance testing for key stakeholders and end users.
• Contribute as a trusted advisor on Workday capabilities and feature planning.

Workday Studio Development & Integrations

• Design, develop, and maintain complex integrations using Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), and Core Connectors.
• Collaborate with internal product and external vendors to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient integration solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues, ensuring data integrity and compliance with organizational standards.
• Document integration processes, technical specifications, and provide training to relevant stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Advanced knowledge of XML, XSLT, and web services (REST/SOAP).
• Proven track record as an administrator in HCM and/or Finance Workday implementations.

• Strong understanding of Workday business processes, data models, and security frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Workday certification(s) in Integrations and Reporting preferred.

• Excellent communication skills, experience working with non-technical staff to understand requirements necessary
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of business strategy   
• Presentation skills      
• Project Management skills   
• Quality Management skills  
• Demonstrated initiative to stay abreast of current trends and technical advancements
• Demonstrated understanding of the software product development life-cycle and continuous integration

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree required with a Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Systems major preferred.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience administering Workday, with significant exposure to Workday Studio and integration development.
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Workday Pro (Preferred)