Workday Technical Integrations Engineer

Job Title: Workday Technical Integrations Engineer
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Duration: 06+ Months
 
POSITION PURPOSE

• The Workday HR Integrations Lead is a senior technical role within the Human Resources  Information Systems (HRIS) team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining  integrations between Workday and internal/external systems. This individual serves as the  subject matter expert (SME) for all Workday integration activities and partners closely with HR, IT, Finance, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless data flow across the enterprise.

 
Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Integration Design & Development (50%)
• Lead the end-to-end design, development, testing, and deployment of Workday integrations using:
• Workday Studio
• EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)
• Core Connectors 
• WECI 
• Document Transformation (CSV, JSON, custom XML) 
• RaaS (Workday Report as a Service) 
• E2E Connectors 
• API 
• Workday Orchestrate 

• Build and maintain integrations between Workday and third-party systems such as
• post payroll services providers, benefits vendors, background check vendors, ATS
• platforms, and financial systems
• Partner with IT to manage and support integrations with integration components  outside of the Workday ecosystem (REST/SOAP APIs, WebHooks, SFTP file-based  integrations, and web service connections)
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable, efficient integration solutions
• Design integration architecture that aligns with enterprise data governance and
• security standards.

 
System Administration & Support(10%)

• Serve as the primary technical owner of the Workday integration landscape
• Partner with IT to monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve integration failures, data  discrepancies, and performance issues in a timely manner
• Maintain integration documentation including design specifications, data mapping,  and process flows
• Manage integration updates and regression testing during Workday bi-annual release  cycles
• Support Workday module implementations and enhancements that require  integration development

 
Stakeholder Collaboration (20%)

• Partner with HR functional teams (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits,  Payroll, Learning) to gather integration requirements and deliver solutions
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and Data Privacy teams to ensure integrations meet  technical and compliance standards
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and IT to establish and maintain file exchange
• specifications
• Communicate integration status, risks, and timelines to HRIS leadership and project  stakeholders

 
Governance & Best Practices (10%)

• Establish and enforce integration development standards, naming conventions, and  change management procedures
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to HRIS Systems Analysts 
• Maintain a comprehensive integration inventory and ensure all integrations are documented and version-controlled
• Ensure integrations comply with data privacy policies 
• Participate in audit activities and support compliance requirements related to HR data

 
Project Leadership (10%)

• Lead integration workstream for Workday implementation projects, module  deployments, and system upgrades
• Develop project plans, effort estimates, and resource requirements for integration  initiatives
• Manage multiple integration projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time and on-budget
• delivery
• Mentor and develop HRIS team members on Workday integration tools and best  practices

 
Education / Experience / Background

• Education:  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Human  Resources, or related field
• Experience:  8-10+ years of Workday integration experience
• Workday Tools:  Proficiency in Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Document  Transformation, PICOF/PECI
• Technical Skills:  XML, XSLT, JSON, REST/SOAP APIs, SFTP
• HR Domain Knowledge:  Strong understanding of HR, Payroll, and Benefits business  processes
• Project Management:  Demonstrated ability to lead integration projects from
• requirements through deployment

 
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to learn technical concepts quickly and apply them effectively
• Basic understanding of database concepts and data relationships
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact professionally with users at all
• levels
• Customer service orientation with a positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint or Google Workspace
• equivalents
• Eagerness to learn Workday reporting tools and configuration
• Ability to follow established procedures and documentation standards
• Adaptable and comfortable with change in a fast-paced environment

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Integration Certification (Workday Pro or equivalent)
• Experience with Workday HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, or Compensation
• modules
• Familiarity with middleware platforms such as MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, or Informatica
• Experience with Workday Extend or custom application development
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience supporting global Workday environments across multiple countries
• Prior experience in a Workday implementation partner environment
• Exposure to Workday Prism Analytics or reporting integrations

 
Technical Competencies

• Workday Studio & EIB Development
• Core Connectors (Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting)
• PECI / PICOF Payroll Integrations
• REST & SOAP Web Services
• XML / XSLT / JSON Transformation

SFTP & PGP Encryption

• API Authentication (OAuth 2.0, ISU Setup)
• Data Mapping & Transformation Logic
• Integration Error Handling & Monitoring
• Workday Release Management

 
Core Competencies & Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking – Ability to analyze complex data flows and troubleshoot technical issues independently
• Communication – Translates technical concepts clearly for non-technical HR
• stakeholders
• Collaboration – Works effectively across HR, IT, Finance, and vendor teams
• Attention to Detail – Ensures data accuracy and integrity across all integration
• touchpoints
• Adaptability – Thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
• Ownership – Takes accountability for integration performance and continuous  improvement
• Mentorship – Committed to developing the skills of other HRIS team members

 
  

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $55.00/hr.