Workday Configuration Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with global stakeholders (business, HR, IT) to gather and analyze integration requirements.

Design and develop Workday integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors (PICOF/PECI), and custom reports (Advanced, Matrix). Having Workday Orchestrate build experience or Workday Extend experience would be an asset for the team

Work on both inbound and outbound integrations involving third-party vendors and internal systems.

Configure and manage Workday APIs, Web Services (SOAP/REST) and use tools like Postman and SOAP UI for testing.

Participate in global rollout planning, build, and deployment phases, ensuring alignment with security and compliance standards.

Monitor and support integration processes post-go-live including error handling, debugging, and optimization.

Contribute to solution design documents, technical specifications, and end-user documentation. Act as a Workday SME for integration and provide guidance to junior team members and business users.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on Workday HCM, Time and Absence, Recruiting, and security model configurations.

Provide support for Unit Testing (UT), System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles.

Participate in change management, data migration, and tenant management activities as needed. Required Skills and Experience

10+ years of experience in HRIT / HR Tech with at least 5+ years in Workday Integrations.

Strong hands-on experience with:

o Workday Studio

o PICOF, PECI, EIB

o Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP APIs)

o Postman, SOAP UI

o Custom Reporting (Advanced/Matrix Reports)

o Security Configuration

Solid understanding of Workday HCM modules, particularly Core HCM, Recruiting, Time and Absence.

Ability to lead technical design discussions and work independently in a client-facing consulting environment.

Experience in large-scale global Workday implementations preferred (especially across 20+ countries).

Exposure to integration patterns, middleware platforms (e.g., Dell Boomi, MuleSoft optional).

Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Preferred to have official Workday certifications in Workday HCM, Workday Integrations, Workday Studio, Workday Authentication and Workday EM