[Remote] Workday Integration Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Encore Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Lead Workday Integration Engineer to own the design, development, support, and optimization of a complex Workday integration environment. The role supports global HR platform initiatives and integrations across HR, payroll, finance, benefits, and other business functions while collaborating with technical and functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of integrations between Workday and internal and external systems
• Take ownership of an established portfolio of Workday integrations
• Organize and manage integration maintenance, production support, enhancements, and future development initiatives
• Support global Workday initiatives, including the integration of HR systems into a unified Workday environment
• Develop and maintain complex integrations using Workday Studio, Workday Web Services (WWS), Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), APIs, and related Workday integration technologies
• Design, develop, and support REST- and SOAP-based integrations between Workday and third-party applications
• Perform data mapping, transformation, validation, and loading while maintaining high standards for data accuracy and integrity
• Develop solutions using technologies including XML, XSLT, JSON, REST, SOAP, and web services
• Troubleshoot complex production integration issues and perform root-cause analysis to ensure reliable system performance
• Maintain and enhance existing integrations as business requirements and enterprise systems evolve
• Partner with HR technology, payroll, finance, IT, vendors, and other technical teams to define requirements and deliver scalable integration solutions
• Apply Workday security standards and best practices throughout integration design, development, and support activities
• Support Workday reporting, business processes, release management, and change-control activities as they relate to integrations
• Help establish integration standards, documentation, operational processes, and best practices for the Workday environment
• Manage multiple projects and priorities independently while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders and team members

Skills

• Approximately 7–10 years of relevant technical experience , including at least 5 years of hands-on Workday integration experience
• Strong experience designing, developing, deploying, and supporting Workday integrations
• Advanced experience with Workday Studio, Workday Web Services, APIs, and Workday integration technologies
• Strong knowledge of REST, SOAP, XML, XSLT, JSON, and web services
• Experience supporting integrations across areas such as HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Finance, and other enterprise applications
• Understanding of Workday integration security and experience working within security-sensitive environments
• Experience troubleshooting complex integrations and supporting production Workday environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple projects, support issues, and development initiatives
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and functional teams
• At least one active Workday certification is strongly preferred
• Candidates without a current certification may be considered if they are willing and able to obtain an applicable certification after joining
• Experience with Workday HCM functional areas such as:
• Core HCM
• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Compensation
• Benefits
• Payroll
• Time Tracking
• Absence Management
• Performance Management
• Experience with Workday report writing
• Experience with Workday release management and change-control processes
• Experience supporting global organizations, acquisitions, or large-scale HR system consolidation initiatives
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience

Benefits

• 100% Remote – United States
• Flexible working hours with a strong emphasis on work/life balance

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