Workday HCM Technical Integration Lead 3684218

Job Description

Job Description

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team

Join the Enterprise Applications organization of a global biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. This team supports the technology platforms that enable continued organizational growth and operational excellence, with a strong emphasis on scalable enterprise solutions, automation, and emerging AI capabilities.

This opportunity sits at the intersection of Workday architecture, hands-on integration development, technical leadership, and platform innovation. The selected consultant will help strengthen the HCM technology ecosystem while guiding the adoption of Workday Extend, Orchestrate, APIs, and AI-enabled solutions.

What's In Store For You

• Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099).
• Long-term consulting engagement supporting Enterprise Applications.
• Opportunity to serve as both a hands-on Workday technical expert and technical lead.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale Workday architecture, integrations, automation, and AI initiatives.
• Opportunity to influence technical standards, governance, development practices, and future platform capabilities.
• Work with HR, Payroll, IT, external partners, and other business stakeholders.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead the architecture, development, implementation, and ongoing support of complex Workday HCM integrations and technical solutions.
• Remain hands-on with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, PICOF, CCB, XSLT, REST/SOAP APIs, and web services.
• Provide technical architecture and solution guidance across Workday Integrations, Extend, Orchestrate, APIs, and custom applications.
• Guide Workday developers and integration consultants through technical oversight, mentorship, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Establish scalable technical standards, governance practices, and development best practices across the Workday ecosystem.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and business teams to translate complex requirements into secure and maintainable technical solutions.
• Drive adoption of Workday AI/Illuminate and automation capabilities to improve operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex integration and platform issues through root-cause analysis and sustainable remediation.
• Manage technical dependencies, deliverables, risks, production support, and competing project priorities.
• Ensure solutions align with security, audit, data governance, and enterprise architecture requirements.

Do You Have the Expertise to Lead in Workday HCM Integrations and Technical Architecture?

• 10+ years of HCM technical experience, including at least 8+ years of Workday Integrations and technical solution delivery.
• Proven experience technically leading enterprise-scale Workday implementations and Workday technical resources.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, PICOF, CCB, APIs, web services, and XSLT.
• Strong practical experience with Workday Extend and Workday Orchestrate, including custom application or workflow solutions.
• Experience implementing or leveraging Workday AI/Illuminate and automation capabilities.
• Strong understanding of Workday integration architecture, security, business processes, and reporting.
• Experience with enterprise middleware, cloud integrations, and API-driven architectures.
• Working knowledge across HR, Payroll, Talent, Recruiting, Compensation, and Time Tracking processes.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery, JIRA, ServiceNow, and DevOps practices.
• Ability to balance hands-on development with solution architecture and technical leadership responsibilities.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and vendor-management capabilities.
• Workday certifications in Integrations, Studio, Extend, Orchestrate, or related areas are highly desirable.
• AI/ML, Generative AI, and related certifications are advantageous.