Workday Reporting Lead

Description

We are looking for a Workday Reporting Lead to support a contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role in Cleveland, Ohio. In this role, you will serve as a hands-on reporting specialist, creating and refining Workday reports that help HR, Payroll, and operational teams make informed decisions. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver accurate, secure, and practical reporting solutions while helping strengthen long-term reporting capabilities across the organization.

Responsibilities:
Create, enhance, and support a range of Workday reports, including complex report types designed for HR, Payroll, and business users.
Meet with stakeholders to define reporting objectives, translate business questions into technical solutions, and confirm expected outputs.
Build calculated fields, apply conditional logic, and configure filters to address detailed and multifaceted reporting needs.
Review report access and output structure to ensure alignment with security rules and role-based visibility requirements.
Execute testing and validation activities to confirm report accuracy, reliability, and readiness for business use.
Incorporate feedback from user acceptance efforts and adjust reporting solutions to improve functionality and usability.
Work closely with internal leaders, IT teams, and implementation partners to keep reporting deliverables aligned with project priorities and timelines.
Investigate and resolve escalated reporting issues, providing support for ongoing system updates, release activity, and optimization efforts.
Prepare documentation and share knowledge with internal teams to support sustainable ownership of Workday reporting capabilities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working in a dedicated Workday reporting or report-writing capacity.
Demonstrated ability to design and maintain custom reports within Workday.
Practical knowledge of Workday HCM and Payroll data models and their reporting implications.
Experience developing calculated fields, business logic, and filtering structures in Workday.
Solid understanding of Workday security concepts and how access settings affect report design.
Strong focus on data quality, detail, and validation during report development and testing.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-moving environment involving HR, Payroll, IT, and external partners.
Experience with HRIS reporting and user acceptance testing is highly valuable.

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