We are seeking an experienced Workday Integration Lead Consultant with 5+ years of hands-on experience in Workday integrations, including Workday Studio and other integration frameworks. The candidate will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade integrations across Workday HCM and/or Financials. This role requires strong technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to lead integration workstreams across full lifecycle implementations. Key Responsibilities 1. Integration Design & Delivery • Lead the design, development, and deployment of Workday integrations across modules such as HCM, Payroll, Finance, and Benefits • Architect and implement scalable integration solutions using: • Workday Studio • Core Connectors • EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder) • Define integration patterns, data transformations, error handling, and monitoring strategies 2. End-to-End Implementation Ownership • Manage integration workstream across all phases: • Requirement gathering • Design • Build • Testing • Deployment • Translate business requirements into technical solutions aligned with best practices 3. Technical Leadership • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to integration developers • Review design artefacts, code, and testing strategies • Drive adherence to integration standards and reusable frameworks 4. Integration Development & Support • Build and maintain integrations using Studio, EIB, and Web Services (REST/SOAP) • Develop and manage inbound/outbound integrations with third-party systems • Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues ensuring system reliability 5. Stakeholder & Client Management • Collaborate with business stakeholders, functional consultants, and external vendors • Conduct design workshops and solution discussions • Provide clear communication on delivery status, risks, and dependencies 6. Testing, Documentation & Governance • Define test strategy (unit, SIT, UAT) and ensure data accuracy and completeness • Maintain comprehensive documentation including integration design, mappings, and support guides • Ensure compliance with security and data privacy standards 7. Continuous Improvement • Identify opportunities to optimize existing integrations • Implement automation and performance improvements • Contribute to innovation in integration frameworks and delivery approach Required Qualifications • 5+ years of Workday Integration experience • Hands-on expertise in: • Workday Studio • EIB (inbound/outbound) • Core Connectors / Cloud Connect • Web Services (SOAP / REST) • XML, XSLT data transformations • Experience in at least 2–3 full lifecycle Workday implementations • Strong understanding of Workday HCM and/or financial modules • Proven experience in integration design and end-to-end delivery Mandatory Certifications • Workday Studio / Workday Integrations Key Skills & Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to design scalable and reusable integration patterns • Excellent stakeholder communication and consulting skills • Leadership and mentorship capabilities • Detail-oriented with strong focus on data accuracy and quality Nice to Have • Experience with Workday Extend / Orchestrate • Exposure to Agile delivery models • Experience in integration performance tuning and monitoring Why This Role • Opportunity to lead complex integration programs • Work on enterprise-scale Workday implementations • Drive innovation in Workday integration architecture Skills • Workday Studio • Core Connectors / Cloud Connect • Web Services (SOAP / REST) • EIB (inbound/outbound) • XML, XSLT data transformations • BIRT • Orchestration / Extend (Optional) Skills • Workday Studio • Core Connectors / Cloud Connect • Web Services (SOAP / REST) • EIB (inbound/outbound) • XML, XSLT data transformations • BIRT • Orchestration / Extend (Optional)