Workday HCM Technical Integration Consultant

Job Title:
Workday HCM Technical Integration Consultant

Duration: 2-3 Years Contract

Job Description:

Job Title:
Workday HCM Technical Integration Consultant

The Workday HCM Technical Integration Consultant is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting integrations between Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and internal or third-party systems. This role requires deep expertise in Workday integration tools, HCM business processes, data security, and system interoperability to ensure seamless data exchange and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Workday Integrations:

Design, build, test, and deploy Workday integrations using:

Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB)

Core Connectors (Worker, Benefits, Payroll, Compensation)

Studio Integrations:

Workday Web Services (REST/SOAP)

Develop inbound and outbound integrations with vendors such as payroll providers, benefits carriers, finance, identity management, and third-party HCM systems.

Manage file-based, API-based, and real-time integrations.

HCM Functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with HCM functional teams (Core HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Absence) to gather integration requirements.

Translate functional business requirements into technical integration solutions.

Support data conversions, mass data loads, and ongoing data synchronization.

Security & Data Governance:

Configure and maintain Workday security for integrations, including domains, business process security policies, and integration system users.

Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR, SOX, HIPAA where applicable).

Monitor and resolve integration errors and data discrepancies.

Testing & Deployment:

Develop integration documentation, mappings, and technical design specifications.

Perform unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), and support UAT.

Assist with Workday releases, regression testing, and post-production support.

Support & Optimization:

Troubleshoot and resolve integration failures, performance issues, and data errors.

Optimize existing integrations for performance and scalability.

Provide ongoing support and enhancements for production integrations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Skills

Strong hands-on experience with Workday HCM integrations

EIB, Core Connectors, Studio

XSLT, XML, JSON

REST/SOAP APIs

Experience with middleware platforms (Mule Soft, Dell Boomi, Informatica, Snap Logic) is a plus.

Understanding of Workday object model and business process framework.

Functional Knowledge:

Solid understanding of Workday HCM modules:

Core HCM

Payroll

Time Tracking & Absence

Knowledge of HR data structures, worker lifecycle events, and payroll processes.

Professional Experience:

3–8+ years of Workday integration or HCM technical consulting experience

Experience in at least one full Workday implementation lifecycle

Prior experience in consulting or client-facing roles preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

Workday Integration Certification

Experience with global payroll and benefits integrations

Knowledge of cloud integration patterns and best practices