Workday Integration Specialist

Overview of the Role
The Workday Integration Specialist will serve as a technical solution owner for integrations
to and from the Workday platform. This specialist will be responsible for the requirements
gathering, solution design, and oversight of technical development to ensure seamless
integration and functionality. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience
designing and building Workday integrations and exhibit strong problem-solving skills to
address any challenges that arise during the integration process.

Core Responsibilities
Technical Solution Ownership: Act as a primary technical solution owner for
integrations involving the Workday platform, overseeing the end-to-end integration
process.
Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and
document integration requirements, ensuring a thorough understanding of the
business needs and technical constraints.
Solution Design: Design integration solutions that meet business requirements
while maintaining data integrity and system performance. Create detailed technical
design documents to guide development.
Technical Development Oversight: Oversee the technical development of
integrations, working closely with developers to ensure adherence to design
specifications and best practices. Conduct code reviews and provide technical
guidance as needed.
Testing and Validation: Develop and execute comprehensive testing plans to
validate integration functionality and performance. Identify and resolve issues
discovered during testing.
Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for all integration
solutions, including design specifications, testing protocols, and user guides.
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Engage in error handling and
troubleshooting in partnership with support teams to maintain seamless operation.
Continuous Improvement: Stay current with Workday updates and industry best
practices, continually seeking opportunities to improve integration processes and
technologies.

Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience designing, building, and/or managing
Workday integrations, with a strong understanding of Workday integration tools and
technologies.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Workday Studio, Workday EIB, Workday Web
Services, and other Workday integration tools. Strong programming skills in
languages such as Java, XML, and XSLT preferred.
Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to
understand complex business requirements and translate them into technical
solutions.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the
ability to effectively collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams.
Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple integration projects
simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a
related field is preferred.
Certifications: Workday pro certification in integration is highly desirable

Daily activities may include:
Meet with internal business process owners to gather business requirements for
integrations to/from Workday; provide guidance and collaborate on solution design.
Document integration requirements and communicate to technical development
team and relevant stakeholders.
Prototype an integration or report in a non-productive Workday tenant.
Review an integration issue and assist with troubleshoot.
Engage in testing. Guide business stakeholders through testing and validation.
Attend weekly team status and check-in meeting.
Research technical solution options to support new business requirements or to
continuously improve existing solutions within Workday and the broader global
HCM application landscape.
Collaborate with team members and leaders across multiple time zones.
Collaborate with support vendors and partners.
Take online learning course for skill building and professional development.
Prepare status updates and create/update functional and technical documentation.
Meet with stakeholders to r