Workday Solution Lead

Workday Solution Lead Overview

• The Workday Solution Lead will manage and optimize the Workday ecosystem, focusing on Core HCM and related modules.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders to design scalable Workday solutions.
• Lead transformation initiatives, system enhancements, and module rollouts within the Workday platform.
• Provide technical and functional expertise across Workday modules, including Compensation, Benefits, and Talent Management.
• Develop advanced Workday reports and dashboards to support organizational decision-making.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and usability within Workday reporting standards.
• Support integration troubleshooting and coordination with internal and external vendors.
• Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, process flows, and functional designs.
• Contribute to a collaborative and innovative environment focused on operational excellence.

Workday Solution Lead Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Configure and maintain Workday business processes, organizations, and security assignments.
• Lead requirement gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment for Workday projects.
• Analyze downstream impacts of configuration changes across integrations and reporting.
• Develop and maintain advanced Workday reports, dashboards, and discovery boards.
• Support integration troubleshooting and coordinate with IT and external vendors.
• Optimize self-service functionality for employees and managers within Workday.
• Partner with HR and business teams to understand operational needs and recommend solutions.
• Provide post-production support and ongoing system enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and best practices in Workday usage.

Workday Solution Lead Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field required.
• 5+ years of relevant technical experience with Workday systems required.
• Workday Certification(s) preferred; Studio or Extend certifications are a plus.
• Experience in full lifecycle Workday implementation, from planning to post-production support.
• Hands-on expertise in Workday integrations, reporting, and security configurations.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with HR and technical teams to optimize Workday functionality.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence and automation.